Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024
Section 437-002-0262 - Additional Definitions in Oregon(1) "Angle Control" A safety feature designed to prevent a tool from operating when tilted beyond a predetermined angle.(2) "Cased Power Load" A power load with the propellant contained in a closed case.(3) "Caseless Power Load" A power load with the propellant in solid form not requiring containment.(4) "Direct-Acting Tool" A tool in which the expanding gas of the power load acts directly on the fastener to be driven.(5) "Fixture" A special shield which provides equivalent protection where the standard shield cannot be used.(6) "Head" That portion of a fastener which extends above work surface after being properly driven.(7) "Indirect-Acting Tool" A tool in which the expanding gas of the power load acts directly on a captive piston which in turn drives the fastener.(8) "Misfire" A condition in which the powder load fails to ignite after the tool has been operated.(9) "Powder-Actuated Fastening System" A method comprising the use of a powder-actuated tool, a power load, and a fastener. (10) "Powder-Actuated Tool", also known as "Tool" A tool that utilizes the expanding gases from a power load to drive a fastener.(11) "Test Velocity" A series of deliberately free-flighted fasteners whose velocities are measured 6-1/2 feet from the muzzle end of the tool using accepted ballistic test methods.Or. Admin. R. 437-002-0262
WCB 1-1974, f. 1-16-74, ef. 2-15-74; WCD 23-1984, f. 12-28-84, ef. 1-1-85; OSHA 10-1993, f. 7-29-93, cert. ef. 9-15-93Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295