R 408.13872 Powder-actuated tools generally.

Rule 3872. (1) An employer who uses powder-actuated tools shall establish and maintain, at the place of employment, a list or other record of employees qualified and trained to operate powder-actuated tools of the type provided by the employer. (2) An employee shall receive training and instruction from 1 of the following: (a) A dealer or distributor of powder-actuated tools who has been authorized by the tool manufacturer to provide such training. (b) An authorized employee of a powder-actuated tool manufacturer. (c) An employer or an authorized employer representative. (3) A powder-actuated tool which is found not to be in proper working order or which develops a defect during use shall be immediately removed from service, tagged, and not used until repaired. The tag shall be as prescribed in R 408.13731. (4) The employer shall have a defective powder-actuated tool repaired only by an authorized repairperson.