Section 29.81. Competency  


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  • (a) Employers shall familiarize themselves with instructions of the manufacturer on the proper handling, operation, maintenance, inspection, and storage of all parts and appurtenances comprising a powder-actuated tool.

    (b) The employer shall ascertain the competency of operators.

    (c) Employers shall establish and maintain complete expert supervision over projects involving the use of powder actuated tools.

    (d) Care shall be taken in the training of operators and in particular, checking the ability of an operator to distinguish identification of explosive charges.