U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA 3080

2002 (Revised)
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U.S. Department of Labor

Elaine L. Chao, Secretary

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

John L. Henshaw, Assistant Secretary

OSHA 3080

2002 (Revised)
Contents

Contents iii

What Is the Purpose of This Booklet? .................................... 1

What Are the Hazards of Hand Tools? ................................... 3

What Are the Dangers of Power Tools? ................................. 4

Guards........................................................................... 5

Operating Controls and Switches ................................ 5

Electric Tools................................................................ 6

Portable Abrasive Wheel Tools .................................... 7

Pneumatic Tools ........................................................... 8

Liquid Fuel Tools ......................................................... 9

Powder-Actuated Tools ................................................ 9

Hydraulic Power Tools ............................................... 11

What Help Can OSHA Provide?............................................ 13

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines 13

State Programs............................................................ 13

Consultation Services ................................................. 14

Voluntary Protection Programs .................................. 15

Strategic Partnership Program.................................... 15

Training and Education .............................................. 15

Electronic Information ............................................... 16

OSHA Publications .................................................... 17

Emergencies, Complaints, and Further Assistance.... 18

States and Territories with Approved Plans ......................... 19

OSHA Consultation Project Directory ................................... 22

OSHA Area Offices ............................................................... 24

OSHA Regional Offices ......................................................... 27
What Is the Purpose of This Booklet?

What Is the Purpose of This Booklet? 1

This booklet is designed to present to employees and employers

a summary of the basic safety procedures and safeguards associated

with hand and portable power tools.

Material in this booklet is based on the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; this booklet, however,

should not be considered as a substitute for the full safety and

health standards for general industry (published in Title 29 Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart P), or for the

construction industry (published in 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart I).

These are also available on the World Wide Web at www.osha.gov.

Employers and employees in the 26 states and territories with

OSHA-approved state safety and health plans should check with

their state agency. Their state may be enforcing standards and other

procedures that, while “at least as effective as” federal standards,

are not always identical to the federal requirements. (See page 13

for more information on state plans.)

Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to

remember that they may pose hazards. Tragically, a serious incident can occur before steps are taken to identify and avoid or

eliminate tool-related hazards.

Employees who use hand and power tools and are exposed to the

hazards of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or to

harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases must be provided with

the appropriate personal protective equipment. All electrical

connections for these tools must be suitable for the type of tool and

the working conditions (wet, dusty, flammable vapors). When a

temporary power source is used for construction a ground-fault

circuit interrupter should be used.

Employees should be trained in the proper use of all tools.

Workers should be able to recognize the hazards associated with the

different types of tools and the safety precautions necessary.

Five basic safety rules can help prevent hazards associated with

the use of hand and power tools:

• Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.

• Use the right tool for the job.

• Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use

damaged tools.

• Operate tools according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
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• Provide and use properly the right personal protective

equipment.

Employees and employers should work together to establish safe

working procedures. If a hazardous situation is encountered, it

should be brought immediately to the attention of the proper

individual for hazard abatement.

The following sections identify various types of hand and power

tools and their potential hazards. They also identify ways to

prevent worker injury through proper use of the tools and through

the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
What Are the Hazards of Hand Tools? 3

What Are the Hazards of Hand Tools?

Hand tools are tools that are powered manually. Hand tools

include anything from axes to wrenches. The greatest hazards posed

by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance.

Some examples include the following:

• If a chisel is used as a screwdriver, the tip of the chisel may

break and fly off, hitting the user or other employees.

• If a wooden handle on a tool, such as a hammer or an axe, is

loose, splintered, or cracked, the head of the tool may fly off

and strike the user or other employees.

• If the jaws of a wrench are sprung, the wrench might slip.

• If impact tools such as chisels, wedges, or drift pins have

mushroomed heads, the heads might shatter on impact, sending

sharp fragments flying toward the user or other employees.

The employer is responsible for the safe condition of tools and

equipment used by employees. Employers shall not issue or permit

the use of unsafe hand tools. Employees should be trained in the

proper use and handling of tools and equipment.

Employees, when using saw blades, knives, or other tools, should

direct the tools away from aisle areas and away from other employees working in close proximity. Knives and scissors must be sharp;

dull tools can cause more hazards than sharp ones. Cracked saw

blades must be removed from service.

Wrenches must not be used when jaws are sprung to the point that

slippage occurs. Impact tools such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels

must be kept free of mushroomed heads. The wooden handles of

tools must not be splintered.

Iron or steel hand tools may produce sparks that can be an ignition

source around flammable substances. Where this hazard exists,

spark-resistant tools made of non-ferrous materials should be used

where flammable gases, highly volatile liquids, and other explosive

substances are stored or used.
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Appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety

goggles and gloves must be worn to protect against hazards that

may be encountered while using hand tools.

Workplace floors shall be kept as clean and dry as possible to

prevent accidental slips with or around dangerous hand tools.

Power tools must be fitted with guards and safety switches; they

are extremely hazardous when used improperly. The types of power

tools are determined by their power source: electric, pneumatic,

liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated.

To prevent hazards associated with the use of power tools,

workers should observe the following general precautions:

• Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.

• Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the

receptacle.

• Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• Disconnect tools when not using them, before servicing and

cleaning them, and when changing accessories such as blades,

bits, and cutters.

• Keep all people not involved with the work at a safe distance

from the work area.

• Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to

operate the tool.

• Avoid accidental starting. Do not hold fingers on the switch

button while carrying a plugged-in tool.

• Maintain tools with care; keep them sharp and clean for best

performance.

• Follow instructions in the user’s manual for lubricating and

changing accessories.

• Be sure to keep good footing and maintain good balance when

operating power tools.

• Wear proper apparel for the task. Loose clothing, ties, or

jewelry can become caught in moving parts.

• Remove all damaged portable electric tools from use and tag

them: “Do Not Use.”
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Guards

The exposed moving parts of power tools need to be safeguarded. Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums,

flywheels, chains, or other reciprocating, rotating, or moving parts

of equipment must be guarded.

Machine guards, as appropriate, must be provided to protect the

operator and others from the following:

• Point of operation.

• In-running nip points.

• Rotating parts.

• Flying chips and sparks.

Safety guards must never be removed when a tool is being used.

Portable circular saws having a blade greater than 2 inches (5.08

centimeters) in diameter must be equipped at all times with guards.

An upper guard must cover the entire blade of the saw. A retractable lower guard must cover the teeth of the saw, except where it

makes contact with the work material. The lower guard must

automatically return to the covering position when the tool is

withdrawn from the work material.

Operating Controls and Switches

The following hand-held power tools must be equipped with a

constant-pressure switch or control that shuts off the power when

pressure is released: drills; tappers; fastener drivers; horizontal,

vertical, and angle grinders with wheels more than 2 inches

(5.08 centimeters) in diameter; disc sanders with discs greater than

2 inches (5.08 centimeters); belt sanders; reciprocating saws; saber

saws, scroll saws, and jigsaws with blade shanks greater than 1

/4-inch

(0.63 centimeters) wide; and other similar tools. These tools also may

be equipped with a “lock-on” control, if it allows the worker to also

shut off the control in a single motion using the same finger or

fingers. The following hand-held power tools must be equipped with

either a positive “on-off” control switch, a constant pressure switch,

or a “lock-on” control: disc sanders with discs 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) or less in diameter; grinders with wheels 2 inches (5.08

centimeters) or less in diameter; platen sanders, routers, planers,
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laminate trimmers, nibblers, shears, and scroll saws; and jigsaws,

saber and scroll saws with blade shanks a nominal 1

/4-inch (6.35

millimeters) or less in diameter. It is recommended that the constant-pressure control switch be regarded as the preferred device.

Other hand-held power tools such as circular saws having a blade

diameter greater than 2 inches (5.08 centimeters), chain saws, and

percussion tools with no means of holding accessories securely

must be equipped with a constant-pressure switch.

Electric Tools

Employees using electric tools must be aware of several dangers.

Among the most serious hazards are electrical burns and shocks.

Electrical shocks, which can lead to injuries such as heart failure

and burns, are among the major hazards associated with electricpowered tools. Under certain conditions, even a small amount of

electric current can result in fibrillation of the heart and death. An

electric shock also can cause the user to fall off a ladder or other

elevated work surface and be injured due to the fall.

To protect the user from shock and burns, electric tools must

have a three-wire cord with a ground and be plugged into a

grounded receptacle, be double insulated, or be powered by a lowvoltage isolation transformer. Three-wire cords contain two currentcarrying conductors and a grounding conductor. Any time an

adapter is used to accommodate a two-hole receptacle, the adapter

wire must be attached to a known ground. The third prong must

never be removed from the plug.

Double-insulated tools are available that provide protection

against electrical shock without third-wire grounding. On doubleinsulated tools, an internal layer of protective insulation completely

isolates the external housing of the tool.

The following general practices should be followed when using

electric tools:

• Operate electric tools within their design limitations.

• Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear when using

electric tools.

• Store electric tools in a dry place when not in use.
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• Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations unless they

are approved for that purpose.

• Keep work areas well lighted when operating electric tools.

• Ensure that cords from electric tools do not present a tripping

hazard.

In the construction industry, employees who use electric tools

must be protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters or an assured

equipment-grounding conductor program.

Portable Abrasive Wheel Tools

Portable abrasive grinding, cutting, polishing, and wire buffing

wheels create special safety problems because they may throw off

flying fragments. Abrasive wheel tools must be equipped with

guards that: (1) cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections;

(2) maintain proper alignment with the wheel; and (3) do not

exceed the strength of the fastenings.

Before an abrasive wheel is mounted, it must be inspected

closely for damage and should be sound- or ring-tested to ensure

that it is free from cracks or defects. To test, wheels should be

tapped gently with a light, non-metallic instrument. If the wheels

sound cracked or dead, they must not be used because they could

fly apart in operation. A stable and undamaged wheel, when

tapped, will give a clear metallic tone or “ring.”

To prevent an abrasive wheel from cracking, it must fit freely on

the spindle. The spindle nut must be tightened enough to hold the

wheel in place without distorting the flange. Always follow the

manufacturer’s recommendations. Take care to ensure that the

spindle speed of the machine will not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.

An abrasive wheel may disintegrate or explode during start-up.

Allow the tool to come up to operating speed prior to grinding or

cutting. The employee should never stand in the plane of rotation

of the wheel as it accelerates to full operating speed. Portable

grinding tools need to be equipped with safety guards to protect

workers not only from the moving wheel surface, but also from

flying fragments in case of wheel breakage.

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When using a powered grinder:

• Always use eye or face protection.

• Turn off the power when not in use.

• Never clamp a hand-held grinder in a vise.

Pneumatic Tools

Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air and include

chippers, drills, hammers, and sanders.

There are several dangers associated with the use of pneumatic

tools. First and foremost is the danger of getting hit by one of the

tool’s attachments or by some kind of fastener the worker is using

with the tool.

Pneumatic tools must be checked to see that the tools are fastened securely to the air hose to prevent them from becoming

disconnected. A short wire or positive locking device attaching the

air hose to the tool must also be used and will serve as an added

safeguard.

If an air hose is more than 1

/2-inch (12.7 millimeters) in diameter,

a safety excess flow valve must be installed at the source of the air

supply to reduce pressure in case of hose failure.

In general, the same precautions should be taken with an air hose

that are recommended for electric cords, because the hose is subject

to the same kind of damage or accidental striking, and because it

also presents tripping hazards.

When using pneumatic tools, a safety clip or retainer must be

installed to prevent attachments such as chisels on a chipping

hammer from being ejected during tool operation.

Pneumatic tools that shoot nails, rivets, staples, or similar fasteners and operate at pressures more than 100 pounds per square inch

(6,890 kPa), must be equipped with a special device to keep fasteners from being ejected, unless the muzzle is pressed against the

work surface.

Airless spray guns that atomize paints and fluids at pressures of

1,000 pounds or more per square inch (6,890 kPa) must be equipped

with automatic or visible manual safety devices that will prevent

pulling the trigger until the safety device is manually released.
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Eye protection is required, and head and face protection is

recommended for employees working with pneumatic tools.

Screens must also be set up to protect nearby workers from being

struck by flying fragments around chippers, riveting guns, staplers,

or air drills.

Compressed air guns should never be pointed toward anyone.

Workers should never “dead-end” them against themselves or

anyone else. A chip guard must be used when compressed air is

used for cleaning.

Use of heavy jackhammers can cause fatigue and strains. Heavy

rubber grips reduce these effects by providing a secure handhold.

Workers operating a jackhammer must wear safety glasses and

safety shoes that protect them against injury if the jackhammer slips

or falls. A face shield also should be used.

Noise is another hazard associated with pneumatic tools. Working with noisy tools such as jackhammers requires proper, effective

use of appropriate hearing protection.

Liquid Fuel Tools

Fuel-powered tools are usually operated with gasoline. The most

serious hazard associated with the use of fuel-powered tools comes

from fuel vapors that can burn or explode and also give off dangerous exhaust fumes. The worker must be careful to handle, transport, and store gas or fuel only in approved flammable liquid

containers, according to proper procedures for flammable liquids.

Before refilling a fuel-powered tool tank, the user must shut

down the engine and allow it to cool to prevent accidental ignition

of hazardous vapors. When a fuel-powered tool is used inside a

closed area, effective ventilation and/or proper respirators such as

atmosphere-supplying respirators must be utilized to avoid breathing carbon monoxide. Fire extinguishers must also be available in

the area.

Powder-Actuated Tools

Powder-actuated tools operate like a loaded gun and must be

treated with extreme caution. In fact, they are so dangerous that

they must be operated only by specially trained employees.
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When using powder-actuated tools, an employee must wear

suitable ear, eye, and face protection. The user must select a

powder level—high or low velocity—that is appropriate for the

powder-actuated tool and necessary to do the work without excessive force.

The muzzle end of the tool must have a protective shield or

guard centered perpendicular to and concentric with the barrel to

confine any fragments or particles that are projected when the tool

is fired. A tool containing a high-velocity load must be designed

not to fire unless it has this kind of safety device.

To prevent the tool from firing accidentally, two separate motions

are required for firing. The first motion is to bring the tool into the

firing position, and the second motion is to pull the trigger. The

tool must not be able to operate until it is pressed against the work

surface with a force of at least 5 pounds (2.2 kg) greater than the

total weight of the tool.

If a powder-actuated tool misfires, the user must hold the tool in

the operating position for at least 30 seconds before trying to fire it

again. If it still will not fire, the user must hold the tool in the

operating position for another 30 seconds and then carefully remove

the load in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This

procedure will make the faulty cartridge less likely to explode. The

bad cartridge should then be put in water immediately after removal. If the tool develops a defect during use, it should be tagged

and must be taken out of service immediately until it is properly

repaired.

Safety precautions that must be followed when using powderactuated tools include the following:

• Do not use a tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.

• Inspect the tool before using it to determine that it is clean,

that all moving parts operate freely, and that the barrel is free

from obstructions and has the proper shield, guard, and

attachments recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not load the tool unless it is to be used immediately.

• Do not leave a loaded tool unattended, especially where it

would be available to unauthorized persons.

• Keep hands clear of the barrel end.

• Never point the tool at anyone.
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When using powder-actuated tools to apply fasteners, several

additional procedures must be followed:

• Do not fire fasteners into material that would allow the fasteners to pass through to the other side.

• Do not drive fasteners into very hard or brittle material that

might chip or splatter or make the fasteners ricochet.

• Always use an alignment guide when shooting fasteners into

existing holes.

• When using a high-velocity tool, do not drive fasteners more

than 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) from an unsupported edge or

corner of material such as brick or concrete.

• When using a high velocity tool, do not place fasteners in

steel any closer than 1

/2-inch (1.27 centimeters) from an

unsupported corner edge unless a special guard, fixture, or jig

is used.

Hydraulic Power Tools

The fluid used in hydraulic power tools must be an approved fireresistant fluid and must retain its operating characteristics at the

most extreme temperatures to which it will be exposed. The

exception to fire-resistant fluid involves all hydraulic fluids used for

the insulated sections of derrick trucks, aerial lifts, and hydraulic

tools that are used on or around energized lines. This hydraulic

fluid shall be of the insulating type.

The manufacturer’s recommended safe operating pressure for

hoses, valves, pipes, filters, and other fittings must not be exceeded.

All jacks—including lever and ratchet jacks, screw jacks, and

hydraulic jacks—must have a stop indicator, and the stop limit must

not be exceeded. Also, the manufacturer’s load limit must be

permanently marked in a prominent place on the jack, and the load

limit must not be exceeded.

A jack should never be used to support a lifted load. Once the

load has been lifted, it must immediately be blocked up. Put a block

under the base of the jack when the foundation is not firm, and place

a block between the jack cap and load if the cap might slip.
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To set up a jack, make certain of the following:

• The base of the jack rests on a firm, level surface;

• The jack is correctly centered;

• The jack head bears against a level surface; and

• The lift force is applied evenly.

Proper maintenance of jacks is essential for safety. All jacks

must be lubricated regularly. In addition, each jack must be inspected according to the following schedule: (1) for jacks used

continuously or intermittently at one site—inspected at least once

every 6 months, (2) for jacks sent out of the shop for special work—

inspected when sent out and inspected when returned, and (3) for

jacks subjected to abnormal loads or shock—inspected before use

and immediately thereafter.
What Help Can OSHA Provide?

What Help Can OSHA Provide?

OSHA can provide extensive help through a variety of programs,

including assistance about safety and health programs, state plans,

workplace consultations, voluntary protection programs, strategic

partnerships, training and education, and more.

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

Working in a safe and healthful environment can stimulate

innovation and creativity and result in increased performance and

higher productivity.

To assist employers and employees in developing effective safety

and health management systems, OSHA published recommended

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines (Federal

Register 54(16): 3904-3916, January 26, 1989). These voluntary

guidelines can be applied to all places of employment covered by

OSHA.

The guidelines identify four general elements that are critical to

the development of a successful safety and health management

system. These are the following:

• Management leadership and employee involvement,

• Worksite analysis,

• Hazard prevention and control, and

• Safety and health training.

The guidelines recommend specific actions, under each of these

general elements, to achieve an effective safety and health management system. The Federal Register notice is available online at

www.osha.gov.

State Programs

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act)

encourages states to develop and operate their own job safety and

health plans. OSHA approves and monitors these plans. There are

currently 26 state plans: 23 cover both private and public (state and

local government) employment; 3 states, Connecticut, New Jersey,

and New York, cover the public sector only. States and territories

with their own OSHA-approved occupational safety and health plans

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must adopt and enforce standards identical to, or at least as effective

as, the federal standards and provide extensive programs of voluntary compliance and technical assistance, including consultation

services.

Consultation Services

Consultation assistance is available on request to employers who

want help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful

workplace. Largely funded by OSHA, the service is provided at no

cost to the employer. Primarily developed for smaller employers

with more hazardous operations, the consultation service is delivered by state governments employing professional safety and health

consultants. Comprehensive assistance includes a hazard survey of

the worksite and appraisal of all aspects of the employer’s existing

safety and health management system. In addition, the service

offers assistance to employers in developing and implementing an

effective safety and health management system. No penalties are

proposed or citations issued for hazards identified by the consultant.

The employer’s only obligation is to correct all identified serious

hazards within the agreed upon correction timeframe. OSHA

provides consultation assistance to the employer with the assurance

that his or her name and firm and any information about the workplace will not be routinely reported to OSHA enforcement staff.

Under the consultation program, certain exemplary employers

may request participation in OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Eligibility for participation in

SHARP includes, but is not limited to, receiving a full-service,

comprehensive consultation visit, correcting all identified hazards,

and developing an effective safety and health program management

system.

Employers accepted into SHARP may receive an exemption from

programmed inspections (not complaint or accident investigation

inspections) for a period of 1 year initially, or 2 years upon renewal.

For more information concerning consultation assistance, see the

list of consultation projects listed at the end of this publication.
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What Help Can OSHA Provide?

Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

Voluntary Protection Programs and onsite consultation services,

when coupled with an effective enforcement program, expand

worker protection to help meet the goals of the OSH Act. The three

levels of VPP—Star, Merit, and Demonstration—are designed to

recognize outstanding achievements by companies that have developed and implemented effective safety and health management

systems. The VPPs motivate others to achieve excellent safety and

health results in the same outstanding way as they establish a

cooperative relationship between employers, employees, and OSHA.

For additional information on VPPs and how to apply, contact the

OSHA regional offices listed at the end of this publication.

Strategic Partnership Program

OSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program, the newest member of

OSHA’s cooperative programs, helps encourage, assist, and recognize the efforts of partners to eliminate serious workplace hazards

and achieve a high level of worker safety and health. Whereas

OSHA’s Consultation Program and VPP entail one-on-one relationships between OSHA and individual worksites, most strategic

partnerships seek to have a broader impact by building cooperative

relationships with groups of employers and employees. These

partnerships are voluntary, cooperative relationships between OSHA,

employers, employee representatives, and others such as trade

unions, trade and professional associations, universities, and other

government agencies.

For more information on this program, contact your nearest

OSHA office, or visit OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov.

Training and Education

OSHA’s area offices offer a variety of information services, such

as compliance assistance, technical advice, publications, audiovisual

aids, and speakers for special engagements. OSHA’s Training

Institute in Des Plaines, IL, provides basic and advanced courses in

safety and health for federal and state compliance officers, state

consultants, federal agency personnel, and private sector employers,

employees, and their representatives.
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The OSHA Training Institute also has established OSHA Training

Institute Education Centers to address the increased demand for its

courses from the private sector and from other federal agencies. These

centers are nonprofit colleges, universities, and other organizations

that have been selected after a competition for participation in the

program.

OSHA awards grants through its Susan Harwood Training Grant

Program to nonprofit organizations to provide safety and health

training and education to employers and workers in the workplace.

The grants focus on programs that will educate workers and employers in small business (fewer than 250 employees), training workers

and employers about new OSHA standards or about high-risk activities or hazards. Grants are awarded for 1 year and may be renewed

for an additional 12-month period depending on whether the grantee

has performed satisfactorily.

OSHA expects each organization awarded a grant to develop a

training and/or education program that addresses a safety and health

topic named by OSHA, recruit workers and employers for the training, and conduct the training. Grantees are also expected to follow

up with people who have been trained to find out what changes were

made to reduce the hazards in their workplaces as a result of the

training.

Each year OSHA has a national competition that is announced in

the Federal Register and on the Internet at www.osha-slc.gov/Training/sharwood/sharwood.html. For more information on grants,

training, and education, contact the OSHA Training Institute, Office

of Training and Education, 1555 Times Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018;

call (847) 297-4810, or see Outreach on OSHA’s website at

www.osha.gov.

Electronic Information

OSHA has a variety of materials and tools available on its website

at www.osha.gov. These include e-Tools, Expert Advisors, Electronic

Compliance Assistance Tools (e-CATs), Technical Links, regulations,

directives, publications, videos, and other information for employers

and employees. OSHA’s software programs and compliance assistance tools “walk” you through challenging safety and health issues

and common problems to find the best solutions for your workplace.
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OSHA’s CD-ROM includes standards, interpretations, directives,

and more and can be purchased on CD-ROM from the U.S. Government Printing Office. To order, write to the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC

20402, or phone (202) 512-1800. Specify OSHA Regulations,

Documents and Technical Information on CD-ROM (ORDT), GPO

Order No. S/N 729-013-00000-5. The price is $45 per year ($63.00

overseas); $21 per single copy ($26.25 overseas).

OSHA Publications

OSHA has an extensive publications program. For a listing of

free or sales items, visit OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov or

contact the OSHA Publications Office , U.S. Department of Labor,

OSHA/OSHA Publications, PO Box 37535, Washington, DC

20013-7535. Telephone (202) 693-1888 or fax to (202) 693-2498.

All About OSHA - OSHA 2056

Chemical Hazard Communication - OSHA 3084

Controlling Electrical Hazards - OSHA 3075

Ground Fault Protection on Construction Sites - OSHA 3007

Hearing Conservation - OSHA 3074

The following publications are available from the Superintendent

of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC

20402, telephone (202) 512-1800, fax (202) 512-2250. Include the

GPO order number and make checks payable to the Superintendent

of Documents. Visa or MasterCard are accepted.

Hazard Communication - A Compliance Kit (OSHA 3104),

GPO Order No. 929-016-00200-6, $20.00 ($25.00 overseas).

Hazard Communication - Guidelines for Compliance (OSHA 3111)

Order No. 029-016-00195-6. $4.25 ($5.31 overseas).

Job Safety and Health Quarterly magazine, GPO Order Processing

Code #JSH, annual subscription $17.00 ($21.25 foreign; single

copies, $6.00 ($7.50 foreign). Order from the U.S. Government

Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC

20402, Fax (202)512-2233.
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Emergencies, Complaints, and Further Assistance

To report an emergency, file a complaint, or seek OSHA advice,

assistance, or products, call (800) 321-OSHA or contact your

nearest OSHA regional, area, state plan, or consultation office listed

at the end of this publication. The teletypewriter (TTY) number is

(877) 889-5627.

You can also file a complaint online and obtain more information

on OSHA federal and state programs by visiting OSHA’s website at

www.osha.gov.
States and Territories with Approved Plans 19

Commissioner

Alaska Department of Labor

1111 West 8th Street

Room 304

Juneau, AK 99801-1149

(907) 465-2700

Director

Industrial Comm. of Arizona

800 W. Washington

Phoenix, AZ 85007-2922

(602) 542-5795

Director

California Department of

Industrial Relations

455 Golden Gate Avenue

10th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 703-5050

Commissioner

Connecticut Departmentof Labor

200 Folly Brook Boulevard

Wethersfield, CT 06109

(203) 566-5123

Director

Hawaii Department of Labor

and Industrial Relations

830 Punchbowl Street

Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 586-8844

Commissioner

Indiana Department of Labor

State Office Building

402 West Washington Street

Room W195

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2751

(317) 232-2378

Commissioner

Iowa Division of Labor Services

1000 E. Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50319-0209

(515) 281-3447

Secretary

Kentucky Labor Cabinet

1049 U.S. Highway, 127 South

Suite 4

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-3070

Commissioner

Maryland Division of Labor

and Industry

Department of Labor, Licensing,

and Regulation

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room 613

Baltimore, MD 21201-2206

(410) 767-2215

Director

Michigan Department of

Consumer and Industry Services

P.O. Box 30004

4th Floor, Law Building

Lansing, MI 48909

(517) 373-7230

States with Approved Plans
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Commissioner

Minnesota Department of Labor

and Industry

443 Lafayette Road

St. Paul, MN 55155-4307

(651) 296-2342

Administrator

Nevada Division of Industrial

Relations

400 West King Street

Carson City, NV 89710

(775) 687-3032

Commissioner

New Jersey Department

 of Labor

John Fitch Plaza

Market and Warren Streets

P.O. Box 110

Trenten, NJ 08625-0110

(609) 292-2975

Secretary

New Mexico Environment

Department

1190 St. Francis Drive

P.O. Box 26110

Santa Fe, NM 87502

(505) 827-2850

Commissioner

New York Department of Labor

W. Averell Harriman State

Office Building - 12

Room 500

Albany, NY 12240

(518) 457-2741

Commissioner

North Carolina Department

of Labor

4 West Edenton Street

Raleigh, NC 27601-1092

(919) 807-2900

Administrator

Department of Consumer

and Business Services

Occupational Safety and Health

Division (OR-OSHA)

350 Winter Street, NE

Room 430

Salem, OR 97310-0220

(503) 378-3272

Secretary

Puerto Rico Department of Labor

and Human Resources

Prudencio Rivera Martinez

Building

505 Munoz Rivera Avenue

Hato Rey, PR 00918

(787) 754-2119

Director

South Carolina Department of

Labor, Licensing, and Regulation

Koger Office Park,

Kingstree Building

110 Centerview Drive

P.O. Box 11329

Columbia, SC 29210

(803) 896-4300
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Commissioner

Tennessee Department of Labor

710 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243-0659

(615) 741-2582

Commissioner

Labor Commission of Utah

160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor

P.O. Box 146650

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6650

(801) 530-6898

Commissioner

Vermont Department of Labor

and Industry

National Life Building

Drawer 20

National Life Drive

Montpelier, VT 05260-3401

(802) 828-5098

States with Approved Plans
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State Telephone

Alabama ..................................................................................(205) 348-3033

Alaska .....................................................................................(907) 269-4957

Arizona ...................................................................................(602) 542-1695

Arkansas .................................................................................(501) 682-4522

California ................................................................................(916) 574-2555

Colorado .................................................................................(970) 491-6151

Connecticut .............................................................................(860) 566-4550

Delaware .................................................................................(302) 761-8219

District of Columbia ...............................................................(202) 541-3727

Florida.....................................................................................(813) 974-9962

Georgia ...................................................................................(404) 894-2643

Guam ............................................................................... 9-1-(671) 475-0136

Hawaii .....................................................................................(808) 586-9100

Idaho .......................................................................................(208) 426-3283

Illinois .....................................................................................(312) 814-2337

Indiana ....................................................................................(317) 232-2688

Iowa ........................................................................................(515) 281-7629

Kansas.....................................................................................(785) 296-7476

Kentucky .................................................................................(502) 564-6895

Louisiana ................................................................................(225) 342-9601

Maine ......................................................................................(207) 624-6460

Maryland.................................................................................(410) 880-4970

Massachusetts .........................................................................(617) 727-3982

Michigan .................................................................................(517) 322-6823

Minnesota ...............................................................................(651) 297-2393

Mississippi ..............................................................................(601) 987-3981

Missouri ..................................................................................(573) 751-3403

Montana ..................................................................................(406) 444-6418

Nebraska .................................................................................(402) 471-4717

Nevada ....................................................................................(702) 486-9140

New Hampshire ......................................................................(603) 271-2024

New Jersey ..............................................................................(609) 292-3923

New Mexico ...........................................................................(505) 827-4230

New York ................................................................................(518) 457-2238

North Carolina ........................................................................(919) 807-2905

North Dakota ..........................................................................(701) 328-5188

Ohio ........................................................................................(614) 644-2246

Oklahoma ...............................................................................(405) 528-1500

Oregon ....................................................................................(503) 378-3272

Pennsylvania ...........................................................................(724) 357-2396

OSHA Consultation Project Directory
Puerto Rico .............................................................................(787) 754-2171

Rhode Island ...........................................................................(401) 222-2438

South Carolina ........................................................................(803) 734-9614

South Dakota ..........................................................................(605) 688-4101

Tennessee ................................................................................(615) 741-7036

Texas .......................................................................................(512) 804-4640

Utah ........................................................................................(801) 530-6901

Vermont ..................................................................................(802) 828-2765

Virginia ...................................................................................(804) 786-6359

Virgin Islands ..........................................................................(809) 772-1315

Washington .............................................................................(360) 902-5638

West Virginia ..........................................................................(304) 558-7890

Wisconsin ...............................................................................(608) 266-8579

Wyoming ................................................................................(307) 777-7786

OSHA Consultation Project Directory

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Area Telephone

Birmingham, AL ................................................................... (205) 731-1534

Mobile, AL ........................................................................... (334) 441-6131

Anchorage, AK ..................................................................... (907) 271-5152

Phoenix, AZ .......................................................................... (602) 640-2348

Little Rock, AR ........................................................... (501) 324-6291(5818)

San Diego, CA ...................................................................... (619) 557-5909

Sacramento, CA .................................................................... (916) 566-7471

Denver, CO ........................................................................... (303) 844-5285

Englewood, CO .................................................................... (303) 843-4500

Bridgeport, CT ...................................................................... (203) 579-5581

Hartford, CT ......................................................................... (860) 240-3152

Wilmington, DE .................................................................... (302) 573-6518

Fort Lauderdale, FL .............................................................. (954) 424-0242

Jacksonville, FL .................................................................... (904) 232-2895

Tampa, FL ............................................................................. (813) 626-1177

Savannah, GA ....................................................................... (912) 652-4393

Smyrna, GA .......................................................................... (770) 984-8700

Tucker, GA ........................................................ (770) 493-6644/6742/8419

Boise, ID ............................................................................... (208) 321-2960

Calumet City, IL ................................................................... (708) 891-3800

Des Plaines, IL...................................................................... (847) 803-4800

Fairview Heights, IL ............................................................. (618) 632-8612

North Aurora, IL ................................................................... (630) 896-8700

Peoria, IL .............................................................................. (309) 671-7033

Indianapolis, IN .................................................................... (317) 226-7290

Des Moines, IA ..................................................................... (515) 284-4794

Wichita, KS .......................................................................... (316) 269-6644

Frankfort, KY ....................................................................... (502) 227-7024

Baton Rouge, LA ....................................................... (225) 389-0474 (0431)

Bangor, ME .......................................................................... (207) 941-8177

Portland, ME......................................................................... (207) 780-3178

August, ME........................................................................... (207) 622-8417

Linthicum, MD ............................................................ (410) 865-2055/2056

Braintree, MA ....................................................................... (617) 565-6924

Methuen, MA ....................................................................... (617) 565-8110

Springfield, MA .................................................................... (413) 785-0123

Lansing, MI .......................................................................... (517) 327-0904

Minneapolis, MN ................................................................. (612) 664- 5460

Jackson, MS .......................................................................... (601) 965-4606

Kansas City, MO .................................................................. (816) 483-9531
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OSHA Area Offices

St. Louis, MO ....................................................................... (314) 425-4289

Billings, MT ......................................................................... (406) 247-7494

Raleigh, NC .......................................................................... (919) 856-4770

Omaha, NE ........................................................................... (402) 221-3182

Carson City, NV ................................................................... (775) 885-6963

Concord, NH......................................................................... (603) 225-1629

Avenel, NJ ............................................................................ (732) 750-3270

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ ......................................................... (201) 288-1700

Marlton, NJ ........................................................................... (609) 757-5181

Parsippany, NJ ...................................................................... (973) 263-1003

Albuquerque, NM ................................................................. (505) 248-5302

Albany, NY ........................................................................... (518) 464-4338

Bayside, NY ......................................................................... (718) 279-9060

Bowmansville, NY ............................................................... (716) 684-3891

North Syracuse, NY.............................................................. (315) 451-0808

Tarrytown, NY ...................................................................... (914) 524-7510

Westbury, NY ....................................................................... (516) 334-3344

Bismark, ND ......................................................................... (701) 250-4521

Cincinnati, OH ...................................................................... (513) 841-4132

Cleveland, OH ...................................................................... (216) 522-3818

Columbus, OH ...................................................................... (614) 469-5582

Toledo, OH ........................................................................... (419) 259-7542

Oklahoma City, OK .................................................... (405) 231-5351(5389)

Portland, OR ......................................................................... (503) 326-2251

Allentown, PA....................................................................... (610) 776-0592

Erie, PA ................................................................................. (814) 833-5758

Harrisburg, PA ...................................................................... (717) 782-3902

Philadelphia, PA ................................................................... (215) 597-4955

Pittsburgh, PA ....................................................................... (412) 395-4903

Wilkes-Barre, PA .................................................................. (570) 826-6538

Guaynabo, PR ....................................................................... (787) 277-1560

Providence, RI ...................................................................... (401) 528-4669

Columbia, SC ....................................................................... (803) 765-5904

Nashville, TN........................................................................ (615) 781-5423

Austin, TX ................................................................. (512) 916-5783 (5788)

Corpus Christi, TX ............................................................... (512) 888-3420

Dallas, TX .................................................................. (214) 320-2400 (2558)

El Paso, TX ........................................................................... (915) 534-6251

Fort Worth, TX .................................................. (817) 428-2470 (485-7647)

Houston, TX .............................................................. (281) 591-2438 (2787)

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Houston, TX .....................................................(281) 286-0583/0584 (5922)

Lubbock, TX.............................................................. (806) 472-7681 (7685)

Salt Lake City, UT ................................................................ (801) 530-6901

Norfolk, VA .......................................................................... (757) 441-3820

Bellevue, WA ........................................................................ (206) 553-7520

Charleston, WV .................................................................... (304) 347-5937

Appleton, WI ........................................................................ (920) 734-4521

Eau Claire, WI ...................................................................... (715) 832-9019

Madison, WI ......................................................................... (608) 264-5388

Milwaukee, WI ..................................................................... (414) 297-3315

Area Telephone
Region I

(CT,* MA, ME, NH, RI, VT*)

JFK Federal Building

Room E-340

Boston, MA 02203

Telephone: (617) 565-9860

Region II

(NJ,* NY,* PR,* VI*)

201 Varick Street

Room 670

New York, NY 10014

Telephone: (212) 337-2378

Region III

(DC, DE, MD,* PA, VA,* WV)

The Curtis Center - Suite 740 West

170 S. Independence Mall West

Philadelphia, PA 19106-3309

Telephone: (215) 861-4900

Region IV

(AL, FL, GA, KY,* MS, NC,*

SC,* TN*)

Atlanta Federal Center

61 Forsyth Street, SW, Room 6T50

Atlanta, GA 30303

Telephone: (404) 562-2300

Region V

(IL, IN,* MI,* MN,* OH, WI)

230 South Dearborn Street

Room 3244

Chicago, IL 60604

Telephone: (312) 353-2220

*These states and territories operate their own OSHA-approved job safety

and health programs (Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York plans cover public

employees only). States with approved programs must have a standard that is

identical to, or at least as effective as, the federal standard.

Region VI

(AR, LA, MN,* OK, TX)

525 Griffin Street

Room 602

Dallas, TX 75202

Telephone: (214) 767-4731

Region VII

(IA,* KS, MO, NE)

City Center Square

1100 Main Street, Suite 800

Kansas City, MO 64105

Telephone: (816) 426-5861

Region VIII

(CO, MT, ND, SD, UT,* WY*)

1999 Broadway

Suite 1690

Denver, CO 80802-5716

Telephone: (303) 844-1600

Region IX

(American Samoa, AZ,* CA,*

Guam, HI,* NV,*

Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands)

71 Stevenson Street

4th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94105

Telephone: (415) 975-4310

Region X

(AK,* ID, OR,* WA*)

1111 Third Avenue

Suite 715

Seattle, WA 98101-3212

Telephone: (206) 553-5930

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U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA 3080

2002 (Revised)