Pneumatic Tools 29 CFR

Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air and include chippers, drills, hammers, and Sanders. There are several dangers encountered in the use of pneumatic tools. The main one is the danger of getting hit by one of the tool attachments or by some kind of fastener the worker is using with the tool. Eye protection is required and face protection is recommended for employees working with pneumatic tools. Noise is another hazard. Working with noisy tools, such as jackhammers, requires proper, effective use of hearing protection. 

Compressed air guns should never be pointed toward anyone, and users should never dead-end them against themselves or anyone else. 

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