SafetyQuestion 609 of 1605
Before each use, Cal/OSHA requires hand tools and portable power tools on a construction site to be:
a.Inspected by the user for defects and removed from service if unsafe
b.Calibrated by a licensed engineer
c.Tagged by Cal/OSHA
d.Sterilized to prevent disease transmission
Explanation
Title 8 §1699 and related sections require hand and power tools to be inspected before use; defective or unsafe tools must be tagged out and removed from service. Employers must also ensure tools are used for their intended purpose.
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