We noticed you’re not on the correct regional site. Switch to our AMERICAS site for the best experience.
  • AS/NZS 1873.1:1994

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
    Add to Watchlist
    This Standard has been added successfully to your Watchlist
    Please visit My Watchlist to see all standards that you are watching.
    Please log in or to add this standard to your Watchlist.
    We could not add this standard to your Watchlist.
    Please retry or contact support for assistance.
    We could not add this standard to your Watchlist.
    Please retry or contact support for assistance.
    You have already added this standard to your Watchlist.
    Visit My Watchlist to view the full list.

    Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Selection, operation and maintenance

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  29-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-1993

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

    Add to Watchlist

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 - AS/NZS 1873.1:1994 POWDER-ACTUATED (PA) HAND-HELD FASTENING TOOLS - SELECTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    6 - 1.4.1 Authorized operators
    6 - 1.4.2 Base material
    6 - 1.4.3 Charge
    6 - 1.4.4 Contact force
    6 - 1.4.5 Explosive charge
    6 - 1.4.6 Explosive-powered hand-held fastening tool
    6 - 1.4.7 Fastener
    7 - 1.4.8 Guard
    7 - 1.4.9 Misfire
    7 - 1.4.10 Nominated person
    7 - 1.4.11 PATMI
    7 - 1.4.12 Power load
    7 - 1.4.13 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening tool
    7 - 1.4.14 Splinter guard
    8 - SECTION 2 SELECTION OF TOOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
    8 - 2.1 SELECTION OF TOOLS
    8 - 2.1.1 General
    8 - 2.1.2 Classification of tools
    8 - 2.1.3 Characteristics of tools
    8 - 2.2 OPERATION
    8 - 2.2.1 General
    8 - 2.2.2 Powder-actuated tool loading
    8 - 2.2.3 Personal protective equipment
    8 - 2.2.4 Using the powder-actuated tool
    9 - 2.2.5 Fasteners and charges
    9 - 2.2.6 Firing through existing holes
    9 - 2.2.7 Working environment
    9 - 2.2.8 Material characteristics
    10 - 2.2.9 Unsuitable materials
    11 - 2.2.10 Use of caution signs
    11 - 2.2.11 Misfiring
    11 - 2.2.12 Storage of powder-actuated tool and charges
    12 - SECTION 3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
    12 - 3.1 INSPECTION
    12 - 3.2 MAINTENANCE
    12 - 3.3 REPAIRS
    13 - APPENDIX A - TYPICAL TEST TO DETERMINE SUITABILITY OF BASE MATERIAL TO ACCEPT FIXING
    13 - A1 SCOPE
    13 - A2 PRINCIPLE
    13 - A3 OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIONS
    13 - APPENDIX B - REMOVAL OF PROTRUDING FASTENERS
    13 - B1 SCOPE
    13 - B2 APPLICATION
    13 - B3 FASTENER REMOVAL

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Sets out recommendations and requirements for persons using powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools with guidance for the selection, operation and maintenance of these tools.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard provides guidance for the selection, safe operation and maintenance of powder-actuated hand-held fixing tools.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committee SF-029
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Under Revision see DR 02388 CP First published as part of AS 1873-1978.Jointly revised and redesignated in part as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1873.1:1994. First published as part of AS 1873-1978. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1873.1:1994.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1873.4:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Fasteners
    AS/NZS 1873.2:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Design and construction
    AS/NZS 1873.3:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Charges
    AS 1270-1988 Acoustics - Hearing protectors
    AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 1873.3:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Charges
    AS/NZS 1873.2:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Design and construction
    AS 4100-1998 Steel structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1873.4:1994 Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Fasteners
    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective
Need help?
Call us on 131 242, then click here to start a Screen Sharing session
so we can help right away! Learn more