1. Only employees trained in the safe and proper use of nail guns are allowed to use them.
  2. Test nail gun each day prior to loading to ensure safety devices are working properly. 
  3. A tool operating correctly must not be able to operate unless it is pressed against the work surface with  a force of at least 5 pounds greater than the total weight of the tool.
  4. If nail gun is not working properly, during the test or during use, immediately remove tool from service.  Tag it with a “Do not Use” Tag.  Do not use nail gun until it is repaired.
  5. Never tamper with safety devices.
  6. Disconnect a nail gun before you service it.
  7. Never point a nail gun, loaded or unloaded at another person.  Always assume gun is loaded.
  8. Do not carry a nail gun with your finger on the trigger.  Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
  9. Never rest the gun against any part of your body, or climb a ladder with gun cradled against your body.
  10. Never leave loaded guns unattended.  Disconnect gun from air supply when not using.
  11. Always store unloaded tools and cartridges in its locked storage container when not being used.
  12. Never drive fasteners into very hard or brittle material.  This includes:  cast iron, glazed tile, surface hardened steel, glass block, live rock, face brick and so on.
  13. Never use nail guns in explosive or flammable atmospheres.
  14. Make sure no one is standing down range while firing.
  15. Use appropriate gun and fastener for job.

What to Do in Case of a Misfire
In case of a misfire, the operator shall hold the tool in the operating position for at least 30 seconds before trying to fire it again. If it still will not fire, the operator must hold the tool in the operating position for another 30 seconds.  Continue to hold the muzzle against the work surface during disassembly or opening of the tool and removal of the powder load. Put bad cartridge into water immediately after removal.  Tool must be removed from service immediately if it becomes defective during use. Identify defective tools with a tag stating “DEFECTIVE” or “DO NOT USE”.