2022 Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation

Storage of explosive-operated tools
16.23
An employer must ensure that when an explosive-operated tool
is not in use it is not left unattended unless it is stored in a locked
container.
Pneumatic powered tools
16.24(1) An employer must ensure that a worker does not use a pneumatic
powered tool unless
(a) the compressed air supply for the tool does not exceed the tool’s
pressure rating; and
(b) the tool’s hose connections have a positive locking device
or rated safety chains or cable to restrain the hose from
uncontrolled movement if the section becomes disconnected.
16.24(2) An employer must ensure that a pneumatic powered tool is
disconnected from a compressed air supply before any adjustment to
the tool is made or the tool is serviced.
Hand or portable power tools
16.25(1) An employer must ensure that
(a) a hand tool or a portable power tool is inspected before use to
make certain it is in safe working condition; and
(b) a defective hand or power tool is removed from service.

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16.25(2) Before refuelling or servicing a gas-operated power tool, an
employer must ensure that the worker stops the motor and
allows the motor to cool in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Pressurized hoses
16.26(1) An employer must ensure that an effective restraining device is used
on a hose, pipe or connection that is under pressure if inadvertent
disconnection of the hose, pipe, or connection could result in a risk to
the safety or health of a worker or any other person.
16.26(2) An employer must ensure that the restraining device is used in
accordance with the supplier’s instructions or the manufacturer’s
specifications.