Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 38 - HAND AND PORTABLE POWERED TOOLS
PORTABLE POWERED TOOL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.13865 - Powered stapler and nailers

(1) A portable powered stapler or nailer, capable of driving a fastener with a diameter more than .0475 inch 18 gauge A.W.G., at more than 75 feet per second, shall be designed so that the operator is required to make not less than 2 separate operations to activate the tool with 1 operation being to place the tool against the work surface.

(2) The design shall prevent discharge of the stapler during loading or when dropped.

(3) A portable powered stapler or nailer shall not be pointed or discharged at other than the work piece.

(4) The operator of a portable powered stapler or nailer and those employees within the striking distance of its fastener shall be provided with and use eye protection as prescribed in General Industry Safety Standard Part 33 "Personal Protective Equipment," as referenced in R 408.13802.

(5) A positive actuation of the operator control shall be required to propel each fastener from a powered stapler or nailer.

(6) When relieving a jam-up of a fastening device, the source of power shall be disconnected.

(7) At the beginning of each shift, a portable powered stapler and nailer shall be tested for safe operation.

(8) Safety devices and operating controls shall not be made inoperative.