You will need to comply with this standard if you intend to use an explosive powered tool at a workplace. Explosive-powered tools are powder actuated hand-held tools which can drive a fastener against, into or through a material by means of an explosive charge and includes every attachment and accessory for such tool and every device to be used with such tool but does not include a firearm, an LPG or propane gas powered tool or a side-wall coring gun used in exploratory borehole work.
This standard comprises:
- AS / NZS 1873.1:2003 Power-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Selection, operation and maintenance
- AS / NZS 1873.2:2003 Power-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Design and construction
- AS / NZS 1873.3:2003 Power-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Charges
- AS / NZS 1873.4:2003 Power-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Fasteners.
