Pneumatic Air Gun Hazards
Using pneumatic tools and compressors are regulated under OSHA's Construction Standard at 29 CFR 1926.302(b).
This quick disconnect is a positive means of securing the gun to the hose.
The provisions in this standard that are relevant for nail guns include the following:
- Pneumatic power tools must be secured to the hose or whip by some positive means, such as a quick disconnect, to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected.
- All pneumatically driven nailers, staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed, which operate at more than 100 p.s.i. pressure at the tool, shall have a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with the work surface.
- The manufacturer's safe operating pressure for hoses, pipes, valves, filters, and other fittings shall not be exceeded.
- The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be permitted.
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3-7. What is acceptable as a positive means to prevent a pneumatic nail gun air hose from becoming accidentally disconnected?
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