OSHA Standards

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The safe use of pneumatic tools in the workplace, including safety air guns, are governed under several OSHA Regulations. Standards for General Industry are listed below and apply across all classes of end-users. Standards for Shipyards, Marine Terminals and Construction are also shown below and apply to these sub-classes.

For a given end-user class, click to View, or Download, highlighted versions of the applicable OSHA Standard.

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For General Industry

Occupational Health and Environmental Control

Occupational Noise Exposure

OSHA STANDARD 1910.95

Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General

Compressed Air Used for Cleaning

OSHA STANDARD 1910.242(b)

Instruction for OSHA Standard 1910.242(b)

Reduction of Air Pressure below 30 psi for Cleaning Purposes

STD 01-13-001

For Shipyards

Tools and Related Equipment

General Precautions

OSHA STANDARD 1915.131

For Marine Terminals

Related Terminal Operations and Equipment

Compressed Air

OSHA STANDARD 1917.154

For Construction

Power Operated Hand Tools

Pneumatic Power Tools

OSHA STANDARD 1926.302