All electric tools need to be tested by a qualified national testing laboratory and be listed and labeled

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 28, 1994

Mr. Paul Weiss
Regional Sales Manager
Wyco Tool Company
P.O. Box 185
Augusta, WV 26704

Dear Mr. Weiss:

This is in response to your December 7 letter requesting an interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards addressing hand tools used in construction.

Marking recognition, regulations and policy of double insulated power tools

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 8, 1985

Mr. Raymond J. Callahan
Engineering Services
Robert Bosch Power Tool Corporation
3701 Neuse Boulevard
New Bern, North Carolina 28560-9399

Dear Mr. Callahan:

This is in response to your letter of September 25, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) policy on testing laboratory marking recognition, and regulations and policy of double insulated power tools.

Repair requirements for the cord plug (attachment plug) of double-insulated tools.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.