Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (CARTRIDGE-OPERATED FIXING TOOLS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5

Operational condition of tools

(1) Every tool shall be maintained in such condition that it can be operated
only-

   (a)  when fitted with a splinter guard at right angles to the axis of the
        barrel and at the end of the barrel. In the case of a direct-acting 
        tool the splinter guard shall be so maintained that the distance from
        the outer edge of the guard to the axis of the barrel shall not be
        less than 50 mm;

   (b)  when the splinter guard is in firm contact with the material to be
        pierced and the splinter guard and barrel are fully pressed home
        against the surface of the material;

   (c)  when the barrel and splinter guard are pressed against the surface of
        the material to be pierced with a pressure exceeding 5 kg; and

   (d)  in the case of a direct-acting tool, when the axis of the barrel is at
        an angle of less than 7 degrees to a line perpendicular to the work
        surface.

(2) Every tool shall be maintained in such condition that it cannot operate-

   (a)  when the tool is being loaded;

   (b)  when the tool is dropped on to a hard surface from a height not
        exceeding 300 cm; and

   (c)  when any part of the tool has been assembled incorrectly or when the
        separate parts required to be dismantled or manipulated for loading
        have not been firmly locked together.

(3) Every tool shall be maintained properly and free from patent defects.