Are tile saws covered by Table 1?

OSHA considers handheld tile saws to be handheld power saws, for purposes of Table 1 (paragraph (c)(1)(ii)). OSHA considers stationary tile saws to be stationary masonry saws, also covered by Table 1 (paragraph (c)(1)(i)). Employers of employees using these types of tile saws can follow Table 1 by fully and properly implementing the engineering controls and work practices in the specified paragraphs.

October 2018

Tags: OSHA, Exposure Control Methods, Tile Saw