You will need to comply with this standard if you are the principal employer at, or manager of, a mine and intend to undertake construction work.
This standard provides guidance on the powder-actuated hand-held fastening tools and comprises:
- AS / NZS 1873.1:2003 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Selection, operation and maintenance
- AS / NZS 1873.2:2003 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Design and construction
- AS / NZS 1873.3:2003 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Charges
- AS / NZS 1873.4:2003 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Fasteners.