Vol.25 | No.35 | Week of 09-01-25

# PNEUMATIC TOOLS

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*Vibration is an*  
*ergonomic risk factor.*  
*If your hands feel like*  
*theyíre buzzing or*  
*vibrating after work,*  
*or if you feel like you*  
*have less grip strength*  
*at the end of the day,*  
*talk to your supervisor*  
*about vibration*  
*trauma.*  
!

**Supervisor Signature:**

Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air. Nail guns and jackhammers are  
some of the most common pneumatic tools, but there are many others: chippers,  
shears, wrenches, sanders, grinders, staplers, and even caulking guns. The  
primary dangers youíll encounter are noise, vibration, and getting hit by chips,  
attachments, or fasteners.  All of these dangers can be controlled if you follow the  
rules for using pneumatic tools and use them carefully.

Here are a few safe work practices to keep in mind when you use a pneumatic  
tool:

*ñ* Only operate a pneumatic tool if youíre qualified and youíve been trained to  
operate it   safely.

*ñ* Eye protection is required when working with pneumatic tools. Always wear  
safety glasses or goggles and consider a full-face shield.

*ñ* Wear earplugs, earmuffs, or both, to protect your hearing.  Hearing  
protection is required when you use pneumatic impact tools.

*ñ* Wear vibration-dampening gloves when using tools like chippers and  
jackhammers. You can put vibration-dampening grips on the handles.

*ñ* Do not exceed the tool’s pressure rating.

*ñ* Keep track of the air hose so you donít create a tripping hazard for yourself  
or others. Getting tangled up in the hose can cause you to stumble and fall.

## Notes:

*ñ* Check hoses regularly for cuts, bulges, abrasions, and any other obvious  
wear and tear.

*ñ* Never use compressed oxygen as a substitute for compressed air.

*ñ* Never point a pneumatic tool at anyone or at any part of your body.

*ñ* Never carry a pneumatic tool by its hose, and never hold or carry the tool  
with your finger on the trigger. Develop a habit of keeping your finger away  
from the trigger—not on it or over it.

*ñ* Disconnect tools when they are not in use, and before changing  
attachments, servicing, cleaning, or attempting to clear a jam.

*ñ* Follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions that came with the tool.

*ñ* Do not remove or modify a safety device.

*ñ* On tools that shoot fasteners, test the safety contact tip each day to make  
sure that it is working properly.

*ñ* When you buy a new nail gun or staple gun, choose one with a full  
sequential trigger that prevents bump firing.

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