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Fastening Systems-
Safety Requirements
for Powder-Actuated
for Construction and

Demolition Operations
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Construction and Demolition Operations
Safety Requirements for

Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems
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Foreword (This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard A10.3-2006.)
This standard is one of a series of safety standards that have been formulated by the
Accredited Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition Operations,
A10. It is expected that the standards in the A10 series will find a major application in
industry, serving as a guide to contractors, labor, and equipment manufacturers. For the
convenience of users, a list of existing and proposed standards in the A10 series for
Safety Requirements in Construction and Demolition Operations follows.
A10.1 Planning for Construction Safety and Health (under development)

A10.2 Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (under development)
A10.3 Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems
A10.4 Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators
A10.5 Material Hoists
A10.6 Demolition Operations
A10.7 Transportation, Storage, Handling, and Use of Commercial Explosives and
Blasting Agents
A10.8 Scaffolding
A10.9 Concrete and Masonry Construction
A10.10 Temporary and Portable Space Heating Devices
A10.11 Personnel and Debris Nets
A10.12 Excavation
A10.13 Steel Erection
A10.15 Dredging
A10.16 Tunnels, Shafts, and Caissons
A10.17 Safe Operating Practices for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Construction
A10.18 Temporary Floor Holes, Wall Openings, Stairways, and Other Unprotected
Edges
A10.19 Pile Installation and Extraction Operations (under development)
A10.20 Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, and Marble Work
A10.22 Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers’ Hoists
A10.23 Back Injury Prevention Programs (under development)
A10.24 Roofing – Safety Requirements for Low-Sloped Roofs
A10.25 Sanitation in Construction (under development)
A10.26 Emergency Procedures for Construction Sites (under development)
A10.27 Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities
A10.28 Work Platforms Suspended from Cranes or Derricks
A10.29 Aerial Lifts in Construction (under development)
A10.30 Construction Workplace Security
A10.31 Digger-Derricks
A10.32 Fall Protection Systems for Construction Industry Users
A10.33 Safety and Health Program Requirements for Multi-Employer Projects
A10.34 Public Protection
A10.35 High Pressure Hydro Blasting (under development)
A10.36 Railroad Construction Safety (under development)
A10.37 Debris Nets
A10.38 Basic Elements of a Program to Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment
A10.39 Construction Safety and Health Audit Program
A10.40 Reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems in Construction (under development)
A10.41 Equipment Operator and Supervisor Qualifications and Responsibilities (under
development)
A10.42 Rigging Qualifications and Responsibilities in the Construction Industry
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A10.43 Confined Spaces in Construction (under development)
A10.44 Lockout/Tagout in Construction (under development)
A10.46 Hearing Loss Prevention (under development)
A10.47 Highway Construction Safety (under development)
A10.48 Communication Tower Erection (under development)
One purpose of these standards is to serve as guides to governmental authorities having

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Standard Approval: This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by
the American National Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition
Operations, A10. Approval of the standard does not necessarily imply (nor is it required)
that all Committee members voted for its approval. At the time this standard was
published, the A10 Committee had the following members:
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Richard King, CSP, Chairman
James Tomaseski, Vice Chairman
Timothy R. Fisher, CSP, ARM, CPEA, Secretary
Jennie Dalesandro, Administrative Technical Support
Organization Represented Name of Representative
Accident Prevention Corporation Frank Burg, CSP

Michael Serpe
Aegis Corporation Matthew J. Burkart, P.E.
Judith Burkhart
Allegheny Energy Supply David Szuch
Richard P. Sanner
Alstom Power Robert Renney
Ted P. Sharp
American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations Jim E. Lapping, MS, P.E., CSP
American Insurance Services Group Edward Campbell
James G. Borchardt, CSP, CPE
ASCE - Construction Institute Committee Edward R. Ardery, P.E.
Harold McKittrick
American Society of Safety Engineers Allen Macenski, CSP, J.D.
A. David Brayton, CSP, CPC
American Subcontractors Association Dave Madaras, CSP, CHST
Brian Cubbage
Asbestos Workers International Union Terry Lynch
Jim E. Lapping, MS, P.E., CSP
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Michael W. Hayslip, P.E., CSP
Joe Visgaitis
Associated General Contractors of America, The James Brown
Justin Crandol
Barton-Malow Company John Gleichman, CSP
Black & Veatch Richard F. King, CSP
John H. Borowski, CIH, CSP
Building & Construction Trades Department Pete Stafford
Jim Platner, Ph.D., CIH
Center to Protect Workers’ Rights, The Mike McCann, Ph.D., CIH
Pete Stafford
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company James Rhudy
Wallace K. Melvin
Clark Construction Group Tim Sirofchuck
Jack Duley
Cole-Miller Safety Consulting, Inc. Barry Cole
Steve Miller
Philip L. Colleran Philip L. Colleran, CSP
Construction Users Roundtable, The Ron G. Prichard, Ph.D., P.E.
Timothy Stephenson, PMP
D.B. Industries Scott C. Casebolt
J. Thomas Wolner, P.E.
DTE Energy Services Trent L. McClellan, CSP
Tony Tarrance
ECI Safety Services Co. Anthony Merisola
Patrick Brennan
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Edison Electric Institute R. Lee Reed, Jr.
Charles Kelly
E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Company Gary Birchall
Robert Krzywicki
Elevator Industry Preservation Fund John Quackenbush
Rod Gilles
Gilbane Building Co. Anthony O’Dea
John P. O’Donovan
Richard D. Hislop Richard Hislop
Institute of Makers of Explosives Lon D. Santis
J. Christopher Ronay
International Association of Bridge, Structural,
Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Frank Migliaccio, Jr.
Ron Karas
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers David Haggerty
Bridget Conner
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers James Tomaseski
Jerry Westerholm
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Michael W. Watson, CIH
International Safety Equipment Association Janice Bradley, CSP
Cristine Fargo
International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Michael Kassman
Eileen Betit
International Union of Operating Engineers Emmett Russell
Steve Brown
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Dan Penski
Brian Gustine
Jack L. Mickle & Associates Jack Mickle, Ph.D., P.E.
Kelly E. Lapping
Laborers’ International Union of North America Scott Schneider
Walter A. Jones, MS
Marsh USA, Inc. Timothy Bergeron, CSP
Maryland Occupational Safety & Health Mischelle Vanreusel
Mechanical Contractors Association of America Peter Chaney
Dennis Langley
MYR Group, Inc. Steven Theis, CSP, CHMM, CUSA
Joseph Branco
National Association of Home Builders Robert Matuga
George Middleton
National Association of Railroad Safety
Consultants & Investigators Lewis Barbe, P.E., CSP, CRSP
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Thomas G. Bobick, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPE
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National Railroad Construction &

Maintenance Association Jeffrey D. Meddin, CSP, CHCM
Mike Hasenstab
National Roofing Contractors Association Harry Dietz
Tom Shanahan
National Society of Professional Engineers C.E. Jackson, Jr., P.E.
E. Ross Curtis, P.E., DFE
NEA – The Association of Union Constructors William Treharne, P.E.
Wayne Rice
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons
International Association Gerald Ryan
Daniel M. Paine Daniel M. Paine
Barbara Paine
Power Consultants, Incorporated David Goldsmith

Steven Jecker
Professional Safety Consultants, Inc. Timothy Palmer, Ph.D., P.E.
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America John Neil
Peter Furst
Ryland Group, Inc., The Bob Masterson, CSP
Safety and Quality Plus Ron Lattanzio
Scaffolding, Shoring & Forming Institute Chris Johnson
Jerry Meadors
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’
National Association Mike McCullion
Sheet Metal Workers International Association Gary Batykefer
Charles Austin
SPA, Incorporated Stanley D. Pulz, CSP, P.E.
Richard B. Loucks, Ph.D., P.E.
TIC – The Industrial Company Brett Richardson
William Lanius
Turner Construction Company Dennis Falvey, CSP
Brian Peterson
United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters William Rhoten
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America William Irwin
Thomas L. Kavicky
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and
Allied Workers Robert J. Krul
John Barnhard
U.S. Department of the Army – Corps of Engineers Brian Becker
Ellen B. Stewart
U.S. Department of Energy Patrick Finn
Leslie Bermudez
U.S. Department of Labor – OSHA Camille Villanova
Stewart C. Burkhammer
West Virginia University Extension Service Mark Fullen
Brandon Takacs
ZBD Constructors (Zurn Industries) Greg Thompson
Subgroup A10.3 had the following members:
Marty Schofield (Chairman)

Matthew Burkart, P.E. (Liaison)
Gary Batykefer
Jim Borchers
Bob Borrhello
Gary DiPaolo
Erik Haruch
David Jablonski
Jim Nolan
Kevin A. Powell, P.E.
Douglas Rohrer
Robert L. Zink
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Contents SECTION................................................................................................ PAGE
1. General................................................................................................. 10
1.1 Scope .......................................................................................... 10
1.2 Purpose ....................................................................................... 10
1.3 Modifications and Exemptions ..................................................... 10
2. Related American National Standards ................................................. 10
3. Definitions............................................................................................. 10
4. Requirements ....................................................................................... 12
4.1 General........................................................................................ 12
4.2 Design Requirements .................................................................. 13
4.3 Tool Selection.............................................................................. 13
5. Powder Loads....................................................................................... 14
5.1 Identification of Cased Powder Loads ......................................... 14
5.2 Identification of Caseless Powder Loads..................................... 14
5.3 Limitations of Use of Powder Loads ............................................ 14
5.4 Identification of Powder Load Packages ..................................... 14
6. Fasteners.............................................................................................. 14
7. Operation.............................................................................................. 15
8. Limitations of Use ................................................................................. 16
9. Maintenance and Storage .................................................................... 17
10. Authorized Instructor ............................................................................ 17
11. Qualified Operator – Training Method I ................................................ 18
12. Qualified Operator – Training Method II ............................................... 18
Table 1 - Powder Load Identification ........................................................ 15
Figure 1 - Sample of Authorized Instructor’s Card.................................... 20

Figure 2 - Sample of Qualified Operator’s Card ....................................... 20
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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD A10.3 – 2006
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD A10.3

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR
POWDER-ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS
1. GENERAL The following American National Standards

contain additional information that may be of
1.1 Scope. This standard provides interest to some users, but they are not
safety requirements for powder-actuated essential for the completion of the require-
fastening tools that propel studs, pins, ments of this standard.
fasteners, or other objects for the purpose
of affixing it, by penetration, to hard ANSI/ASSE A10.18, Safety Requirements
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structural material (such as concrete, for Temporary Floors, Holes, Wall Open-
masonry, or steel). ings, Stairways, and Other Unprotected
Edges
This standard does not apply to devices
designed for attaching object to soft ANSI/ASSE A10.34, Protection of the Public
construction materials (such as wood, on or Adjacent to Construction Sites
plaster, tar, and dry wallboard) or very hard
or brittle construction materials (such as ANSI/ASSE A1264.1, Safety Requirements
cast iron, glazed tile, hardened steel, glass for Workplace Floor and Wall Openings,
block, natural rock, hollow tile, and most Stairs and Railing Systems
brick).
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Practice for Occupational
1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this and Educational Eye and Face Protection
standard is to provide reasonable safety for
person and property by establishing require- ANSI/AIHA Z88.2, Practices for Respiratory
ments for design, construction, operation, Protection
service and storage of powder-actuated
fastening tools, fasteners, and powder ANSI/ISEA Z89.1, Personal Protection –
loads. Existing powder-actuated fastening Protective Headwear for Industrial Workers
tools and accessory equipment meeting the
mechanical criteria of previous versions of ANSI/NEMA Z535.1 to .5, Safety Color
this ANSI/ASSE A10.3 standard need not Code – Environmental Facility Safety Signs
be modified to conform to this version – Criteria for Safety Symbols – Product
unless such modification is required by the Safety Sign and Labels and Accident
regulatory agency having jurisdiction. Prevention Tags
1.3 Modifications and Exemptions. 3. DEFINITIONS

In cases of practical difficulty and unneces-
sary hardship, the regulating body having 3.1 Angle Control. A safety feature
jurisdiction may make exceptions to the designed to prevent a tool from operating
literal requirements of this standard, but when tilted beyond a predetermined angle.
only when it is clearly evident that equiva-
lent protection is thereby assured. 3.2 Cased Powder Load. A powder
load with the propellant contained in a
2. RELATED AMERICAN NATION- closed case.
AL STANDARDS
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3.3 Caseless Powder Load. A directly on the fastener to

powder load with the propellant in solid form be driven.
not requiring closed containment.
Indirect-Acting Tool. A
3.4 Chamber (noun). The location in tool in which the expanding
the tool into which the powder load is placed gas of the powder load acts
and in which it is actuated. on a captive piston, which
in turn drives the fastener.
3.5 Chamber (verb). To fit the
chamber (such as with a powder load), • Class of Tool. There are
according to manufacturer's specifications. three classes of tools – low
velocity, medium velocity, and
3.6 Fasteners. Any pins (headed) or high velocity.
studs (threaded) driven by powder-actuated
tools. Low-Velocity Tool. A tool
which produces an average
3.7 Fixture. A special shield that measured velocity not in
provides equivalent protection when the excess of 328 feet per sec-
standard shield cannot be used. ond (100m/s) with no single
test having a velocity of
3.8 Hammer-Actuated Powder-Actu- over 354 feet per second
ated Tool. A powder-actuated tool in which (108m/s).
the powder load is ignited by striking the tool
with a hand-held hammer. Medium-Velocity Tool. A
tool which produces an
3.9 Head. That portion of a fastener average measured velocity
that extends above the work surface after in excess of 328 feet per
being properly driven. second (100m/s) but not in
excess of 492 feet per
3.10 Misfire. A condition in which the second (150m/s), with no
powder load fails to ignite after the tool has single test having a velocity
been operated. of over 525 feet per second
(160m/s).
3.11 Powder-Actuated Fastening Sys-
tem. A method comprising the use of a High-Velocity Tool. A tool
powder-actuated tool, a powder load, and a which produces an average
fastener. measured velocity in ex-
cess of 492 feet per sec-
3.12 Powder-Actuated Tool (also ond (150m/s).
known as Tool). A tool that utilizes the
expanding gases from a powder load to • Test Method. The class of
drive a fastener. tool shall be determined by the
average of ten velocity meas-
• Type of Tool. There are two urements. The measurements
types of tools – direct acting shall record the velocity of a
and indirect acting. fastener in free-flight at a
distance of six and one half
Direct-Acting Tool. A tool feet (2m) from the muzzle end
in which the expanding gas of the tool, using accepted
of the powder load acts ballistic test methods. Testing
shall be performed utilizing the
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highest velocity combination 4.1.1 The tool shall be designed to pre-

of: vent inadvertent actuation.
The lightest commercially 4.1.2 The tool shall be designed to

available fastener designed prevent actuation when dropped in any
for the specific tool, attitude from a height of 3 meters (10 ft)
onto a smooth, hard surface, such as
The strongest commercially concrete or steel, if such actuation can
available powder load that propel a fastener or any part thereof into the
will properly chamber in the air.
tool. If the power level can
be varied (other than by 4.1.3 Actuation of the tool shall be
use of powder loads), the dependent upon at least two separate and
tool must be adjusted to its distinct operations by the operator, with at
highest power setting, least one operation being separate from the
operation of holding the tool against the
The lightest piston de- work surface.
signed for that tool and
appropriate for that fas- 4.1.4 The tool shall be designed not to
tener be operable other than against a work
surface with a force on the work surface
3.13 Powder Load. The energy source equal to five pounds (22N) greater than the
used in powder-actuated tools. weight of the tool or a minimum impact
energy of three foot-pounds (4 joules).
3.14 Qualified Operator. A person
who meets either: 4.1.5 Tools shall, by any combination of
powder loads commercially available for
a) the requirements of 11.1 and that tool, and any variable power level
11.2, or; setting, be able to achieve a performance
range at least equal to that provided by
b) the requirements of 12.1 powder load selection.
3.15 Shall. The word "shall" is to be 4.1.6 The tool shall be designed so that
understood as denoting a mandatory all parts will be of adequate strength to
requirement. resist maximum stresses imposed upon
actuation when the tool is used in
3.16 Shield. A device that is attached accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
to the muzzle end of a tool and is designed tion and is powered by any commercially
to confine flying particles. available powder load that will properly
chamber in the tool.
3.17 Should. The word "should" is to
be understood as denoting a recommen- 4.1.7 Each tool shall bear a legible,
dation. permanent1 model designation. Each tool
shall also bear a legible, permanent1 manu-
3.18 Spalled Area. A damaged and facturer's unique serial number.
non-uniform concrete or masonry surface.
4.1.8 The following warning or equiva-
4. REQUIREMENTS lent shall appear on the tool container or
packaging:
4.1 General.
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WARNING – POWDER-ACTUATED TOOL the standard shield is indexed to the center

TO BE USED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED position and the bearing surface of the
OPERATOR AND KEPT IN A SECURE shield is tilted more than 12 degrees from a
SAFE LOCATION WHEN NOT IN USE. flat surface.
4.1.9 Each tool shall bear a durable1 4.2.3 High-Velocity Class.

warning label with the following statement,
or the equivalent: 4.2.3.1 High-velocity tools, direct-acting or
indirect-acting type shall meet the appli-
WARNING – FOR USE ONLY BY cable requirements of 4.1.
QUALIFIED OPERATORS ACCORDING
TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTION 4.2.3.2 The tool shall have a shield at
MANUAL. least three and one half inches (88mm) in
diameter mounted perpendicular to, and
4.1.10 Each tool shall be supplied with an concentric with, the muzzle end, when it is
operator’s instruction manual, and applica- indexed to the center position. A special
ble powder load and fastener chart. shield or fixture may be used when it
provides equivalent protection.
4.2 Design Requirements.
4.2.3.3 The tool shall be designed so that
4.2.1 Low-Velocity Class. it cannot be actuated unless it is equipped
with a shield or fixture.
4.2.1.1 Low-velocity tools shall meet the
applicable requirements of 4.1. 4.2.3.4 The tool shall be designed with
angle control so that it will not actuate when
4.2.1.2 A shield shall be supplied with equipped with the standard shield indexed
each tool, except for hammer-actuated to the center position, if the bearing surface
tools. A shield shall be available for of the shield is tilted more than eight
hammer-actuated tools without charge upon degrees from a flat surface.
request.
4.3 Tool Selection.
4.2.2 Medium-Velocity Class.
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4.3.1 Only tools meeting the require-

4.2.2.1 Medium-velocity tools shall meet ments of the ANSI/ASSE A10.3 standard
the applicable requirements of 4.1. current at the time of their manufacture shall
be used.
4.2.2.2 The tool shall have a shield at
least two and one half inches (66mm) in 4.3.2 The lowest velocity class of tool
diameter, mounted perpendicular to, and that will properly set the fastener shall be
concentric with, the muzzle end, when the used. High velocity class tools shall not be
shield is indexed to the center position. A used unless specifically authorized, in
special shield or fixture that provides writing, by either:
equivalent protection may be used as an
alternate. a) A Registered Professional
Engineer;
4.2.2.3 The tool shall be designed so that b) The manufacturer of the tool;
it cannot be actuated unless it is equipped or
with a shield or fixture. c) A “competent person” as
defined in the OSHA CFR
4.2.2.4 The tool shall be designed with an 1926 regulations.
angle control so that it will not actuate when
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The authorization shall:
a) Contain an expiration date,

b) Be limited to a specific job
site, and
c) Be limited to a specific use or
application, and include ver-
ification that an evaluation
has been performed justify-
ing the need for a high
velocity class tool, and that
the operator has been
trained on the use of the tool
in accordance with the re-
quirements set forth in 11.1.
5. POWDER LOADS
5.1 Identification of Cased Powder

Loads. Cased powder loads shall be coded
to identify powder load levels by case color
and number as specified in Table 1.
5.2 Identification of Caseless Pow-

der Loads. Caseless powder loads shall
be coded to identify powder load levels by
powder load color and number as specified
in Table 1 or by configuration.
5.3 Limitations of Use of Powder

Loads. No powder load (cased or case-
less) shall be used if it will properly chamber
in any existing commercially available tool
and will cause a fastener to have a test
velocity in excess of the maximum test
velocities specified for the said tool.
5.4 Identification of Powder Load

Packages. Powder load packages shall
provide a visual number-color indication of
the power level of the powder load, as
specified in Table 1.
6. FASTENERS
Fasteners for use in powder-actuated tools

shall be designed and manufactured to
function compatibly with these tools, and
when used in masonry, concrete, or steel, to
effect properly the application for which they
are recommended.
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TABLE 1 - POWDER LOAD IDENTIFICATION

Color Identification
Lowest
Power Power
Level Case Color Load Color Level
1 Brass Gray ↑
2 Brass Brown/White
3 Brass Green
4 Brass Yellow
4.5 Brass Blue
5 Brass Red
6 Brass Purple/Black
7 Nickel Gray
8 Nickel Brown
9 Nickel Green
10 Nickel Yellow ↓
11 Nickel Red
12 Nickel Purple
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Highest
Power
Level
7. OPERATION
7.3 Tools shall be operated in strict
7.1 In selecting the proper power level accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
to use for any application, it is important to tions.
start with the lowest power level recom-
mended for the tool being used. Use the 7.4 Eye protection shall be worn by
lowest power level, or power setting. If the operators, assistants, and adjacent person-
first test fastener does not penetrate to the nel at all times when the tool is in use or
desired depth, the next higher power level when fasteners are being driven. Hearing
should be tried. protection should be used when making
fastenings in confined areas.
7.2 Only qualified operators shall
operate tools.
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7.5 Prior to use, the operator shall then follow the explicit instructions set forth
inspect the tool to determine that it is in in the manufacturer's instruction manual.
proper working condition, in accordance All misfired powder loads must be collected
with the testing methods recommended by and safely disposed of.
the manufacturer of the tool.
7.14 Powder loads of different power
7.6 Any tool found not to be in proper levels and types shall be maintained in such
working condition shall be immediately a way they do not become intermixed.
removed from service and tagged
"DEFECTIVE: DO NOT USE." It shall not 7.15 A sign, at least 8 inches by ten
be used until it has been properly repaired inches (20cm x 25cm), using boldface type
in accordance with the manufacturer's that is not less than one inch (2.5cm) in
instruction. height, shall be posted in plain sight where
powder-actuated tools are used. A sign
7.7 The proper shield, fixture, adapter, shall be posted in the area of tool use and in
or accessory suited for the application, as areas adjacent to tool use where wall, floor,
recommended and supplied by the manu- or working surface penetration may pose a
facturer, shall be used. hazard. At a minimum, the sign should bear
wording similar to the following:
7.8 Only those types of fasteners and
powder loads recommended by the tool WARNING:
manufacturer for a particular tool, or those POWDER-ACTUATED
providing the same level of safety and TOOL IN USE
performance, shall be used.
8. LIMITATIONS OF USE
7.9 Before fastening into any question-
able material, the operator shall determine 8.1 The tool shall not be used in an
its suitability by using a fastener as a center explosive or flammable atmosphere.
punch. Eye or face protection or both shall
be worn during this test. 8.2 Tools or powder loads shall never
be left unattended in a place where they
7.10 No tool shall be loaded unless it is would be available to unauthorized persons.
being prepared for immediate use. If the
work is interrupted after loading, the tool 8.3 Fasteners shall not be driven into
shall be unloaded at once. cast iron, glazed tile, hardened steel, glass
block, natural rock, hollow tile, most brick, or
7.11 Tools shall not be loaded until just other very hard or brittle materials (see 7.9).
prior to the intended firing time. Neither
loaded nor empty tools are to be pointed at 8.4 Fasteners shall not be driven into
any person. Hands should be kept clear of easily penetrated or thin materials, or
the open barrel end. materials of questionable resistance, unless
backed by a material that will prevent the
7.12 The tool shall always be held fastener from passing completely through
perpendicular to the work surface when the other side.
fastening to any material, except for specific
applications recommended by the tool 8.5 Fasteners shall not be driven
manufacturer. closer than one half inch (13mm) from the
edge of steel except for specific applications
7.13 In the event of a misfire, the recommended by the tool manufacturer.
operator shall hold the tool firmly against the
work surface for a period of 30 seconds and
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8.6 Fasteners shall not be driven 10.2 All authorized instructors shall be
closer than three inches (7.5cm) from the familiar with this standard and shall be
unsupported edge of masonry materials capable of:
except for specific applications recom-
mended by the tool manufacturer. a) Servicing the tool in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's
8.7 Fasteners shall not be driven into recommendations.
concrete unless material thickness is at
least three times the penetration of the b) Recognizing any visibly worn
fastener shank, except for specific or damaged parts, or defective
applications recommended by the tool operation.
manufacturer.
c) Recognizing and clearly iden-
8.8 Fasteners shall not be driven into tifying the colors or alternative
any spalled area. numeric indicators used to
identify powder load levels.
8.9 Fasteners shall not be driven
through existing holes unless a specific d) Using the tool correctly within
guide means, as recommended and sup- the limitations of its use.
plied by the tool manufacturer, is used to
ensure positive alignment. e) Training and testing operators
prior to issuing a qualified op-
9. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE erator's card.
9.1 The tool shall be serviced and 10.3 All authorized instructors shall
inspected for worn or damaged parts at have in their possession a valid authorized
regular intervals as recommended by the instructor's card issued and signed by an
tool manufacturer. Prior to the tool being authorized representative of the manufac-
put back into use, all worn or damaged turer. The card shall be wallet size (approx-
parts shall be replaced by a qualified person imately two and one half inches by three
using only parts supplied through the tool and one half inches (6cm x 9cm)), and the
manufacturer. face of the card shall bear a text similar to
that shown in Figure 1.
9.2 Instruction manuals, maintenance
tools, and accessories supplied with the tool The authorized instructor's card shall be
shall be stored with the tool container. valid for three years after the date of
issuance so long as the authorized instruct-
9.3 Powder-actuated tools and powder tor remains employed by the company that
loads shall be stored in a secure, safe was his/her employer at the time the card
location when not in use and shall be acces- was issued.
sible only to authorized personnel.
10.4 The tool manufacturer’s training
10. AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR and certification program, and a list or
record of all instructors currently authorized
10.1 Persons trained and authorized by by the manufacturer to instruct and qualify
the tool manufacturer or by an authorized operators shall be maintained by the tool
representative of the tool manufacturer shall manufacturer and be made available to the
be qualified to instruct and qualify operators regulating body having jurisdiction upon
for the manufacturer's powder-actuated request.
tools.
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10.5 An instructor's card may be torily completing a written examination

revoked by the authorizing agent or provided by the manufacturer of the tool.
regulating body having jurisdiction if the
instructor is known to have issued a 11.2.1 The operators' written examination
qualified operator's card in violation of any shall consist of questions to establish the
regulation contained in this standard. competence of the operators with respect
Instructors who are no longer authorized to to:
issue qualified operator's cards shall
surrender their cards to the authorizing 1) the requirements of this stan-
agent or regulating body having jurisdiction. dard,
11. QUALIFIED OPERATOR – 2) the powder-actuated fastening

TRAINING METHOD I system, and
11.1 It is the employer's responsibility to 3) the specific details of operation

see that all tool operators are trained for the and maintenance of the tools
particular tool being used. Operators shall involved.
be trained by an authorized instructor and,
after training, shall be familiar with the 11.2.2 The examination shall contain a
provisions of this standard and the instruc- statement, attested to by the instructor, that
tions provided by the manufacturer for the operator can (or cannot) readily distin-
operation and maintenance. The operators guish the colors used to identify power
shall also be capable of: levels (see Section 5).
a) Reading and understanding 11.3 Each operator who meets the

the manufacturer's instruction requirements as set forth in 11.1 and 11.2
manual. shall receive a qualified operator's card,
issued and signed by both the instructor and
b) Cleaning the tool correctly. the operator. While using the tool, all
operators shall have this card in their
c) Recognizing any visibly worn possession.
or damaged parts, or defective
operation. 11.4 The qualified operator's card sup-
plied by the manufacturer shall be wallet
d) Recognizing the number-color size (approximately two and one half inches
code system used in this stan- by three and one half inches (6cm x 9cm)),
dard to identify powder load and the face of the card shall bear text
levels. Operators who are similar to that shown in Figure 2.
unable to distinguish the colors
used shall be given special 11.5 Failure to comply with any of the
instruction in using numeric rules and regulations for safe operation of
indicators of powder loads to powder-actuated fastening tools shall be
enable them to avoid error. cause for the immediate revocation of the
qualified operator’s card.
e) Using the tool correctly within
the limitations of its use and 12. QUALIFIED OPERATOR –
correctly operating the tool in TRAINING METHOD II
the presence of the instructor.
12.1 Those manufacturers having es-
11.2 After training, the operators shall tablished programs for qualification under
substantiate their competency by satisfac- Section 11 may offer additional methods of
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qualification under the provisions of this

Section. 12.2.9 The manufacturer shall require the
operator to attest to their true identity as a
12.2 Every method under this Section condition to taking the exam.
must have the following contents and
controls: 12.2.10 The training method must check
for whether the operator can readily distin-
12.2.1 At a minimum, all training must guish the colors used to identify power
review, instruct, and test the operator on the levels (see Section 5). Operators unable to
contents of Sections 7 and 8 of this make this distinction shall be advised of the
Standard. need to utilize the number system of Table
1, and be tested on this ability.
12.2.2 All operators must complete the
manufacturer’s training before attempting to 12.3 Each operator who meets the
take any exam or test. The training method- requirements set forth in this Section shall
ology and controls must assure that every receive a qualified operator's card, issued
operator completes each and every topic or by the manufacturer, which shall be signed
section of training contents (so that no topic by the operator. While using the tool, all
or section can be skipped or avoided). operators shall have this card in their
possession.
12.2.3 If an authorized instructor is not
physically present, then an authorized 12.4 The qualified operator's card sup-
instructor must be available for response plied by the manufacturer shall be wallet
during normal business hours. Manufac- size (approximately two and one half inches
turers must identify those hours and the by three and one half inches (6cm x 9cm)),
communication method(s) in the training. and the face of the card shall bear text
similar to that shown in Figure 2.
12.2.4 If an authorized instructor is not
physically present, the training method must 12.5 Failure to comply with any of the
instruct the operator to contact the man- rules and regulations for safe operation of
ufacturer if the operator fails the exam three powder-actuated fastening tools shall be
consecutive times. cause for the immediate revocation of the
qualified operator’s card.
12.2.5 An exam may not have less than
20 questions.
12.2.6 Operators must be able to get

feedback in an effective manner in order to
learn the results of the test taken and to
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determine if any answers were incorrect and
why.
12.2.7 No operator is qualified by any

alternative training method under this
Section unless all of the exam questions are
answered correctly.
12.2.8 A glossary of terms commonly

used in powder-actuated fastenings must be
available and accessible while any training
is in progress.
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AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTOR
__________________________________________ Powder-Actuated Tools Date __________________

(Make)
Card No._________________________________ I.D. Reference________________________________
This certifies that _______________________________________________________________________

(Name of Instructor)
has received the prescribed training in the operation and maintenance of powder-actuated tools
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manufactured by___________________________________________________________ and is qualified
(Name of Manufacturer)
to train and certify operators of _____________________________________ powder-actuated tools.
(Make)
Model(s) _____________________________________________________________________________
Authorized by__________________________________________________________________________
I have received instruction by the manufacturer’s authorized representative in the training of operators of the
above tools and agree to conform to all rules and regulations governing the instruction of tool operators. I
understand that this card is valid for three (3) years from date of issuance but only if I remain employed by the
company that is my employer at the time this card is issued.
Date of Birth __________________________________
___________________________________________________
(SIGNATURE)
Figure 1
Sample of Authorized Instructor’s Card
QUALIFIED OPERATOR
______________________________________ Powder-Actuated Tools Date_____________________________________

(MAKE)
Card No._________________________________ I.D. Reference______________________________________________
This certifies that _____________________________________________________________________________________

(NAME OF OPERATOR)
has received the prescribed training in the operation of powder-actuated tools manufactured by
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
(NAME OF MANUFACTURER)
Model(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Trained and issued by __________________________________________________________________________________
I have received instruction in the safe operation and maintenance of powder-actuated fastening tools of the make and models
specified and agree to conform to all rules and regulations governing their use.
Date of Birth _________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(SIGNATURE)
Figure 2
Sample of Qualified Operator’s Card
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Footnotes:
1
Labels meeting the requirements of
UL/CSA 60745, 3rd edition, are considered
"durable" and "permanent" as described
and required in Sections 4.1.7 and 4.1.9 of
this Standard.
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for Construction and

American National Standard

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

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American National Standard

Safety Requirements for

American Society of Safety Engineers

Approved June 12, 2006

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

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Caution Notice: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn

Published July, 2006 by

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Copyright ©2006 by American Society of Safety Engineers

No part of this publication may be reproduced

Printed in the United States of America

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A10.1 Planning for Construction Safety and Health (under development)

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One purpose of these standards is to serve as guides to governmental authorities having

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Organization Represented Name of Representative

Accident Prevention Corporation Frank Burg, CSP

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National Railroad Construction &

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Subgroup A10.3 had the following members:

Marty Schofield (Chairman)

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2. Related American National Standards ................................................. 10

8. Limitations of Use ................................................................................. 16

9. Maintenance and Storage .................................................................... 17

10. Authorized Instructor ............................................................................ 17

11. Qualified Operator – Training Method I ................................................ 18

12. Qualified Operator – Training Method II ............................................... 18

Table 1 - Powder Load Identification ........................................................ 15

Figure 1 - Sample of Authorized Instructor’s Card.................................... 20

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD A10.3

1. GENERAL The following American National Standards

1.3 Modifications and Exemptions. 3. DEFINITIONS

3.3 Caseless Powder Load. A directly on the fastener to

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highest velocity combination 4.1.1 The tool shall be designed to pre-

 The lightest commercially 4.1.2 The tool shall be designed to

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WARNING – POWDER-ACTUATED TOOL the standard shield is indexed to the center

4.1.9 Each tool shall bear a durable1 4.2.3 High-Velocity Class.

4.3.1 Only tools meeting the require-

The authorization shall:

a) Contain an expiration date,

5.1 Identification of Cased Powder

5.2 Identification of Caseless Pow-

5.3 Limitations of Use of Powder

5.4 Identification of Powder Load

Fasteners for use in powder-actuated tools

TABLE 1 - POWDER LOAD IDENTIFICATION

4.5 Brass Blue

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10.5 An instructor's card may be torily completing a written examination

The lightest commercially 4.1.2 The tool shall be designed to

________________________ Powder-Actuated Tools Date

__ Powder-Actuated Tools Date_