when did "Warning wear safety glasses" begin on struck tools?

[skipskip]

I'm trying to date a warren 179 blacksmith punch that has this warning.

So I know its relatively recent.

anyone know when they mandated this warning?

Thanks

Skip

[Northwoods]

Ask a lawyer.http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/Smileys/popos/cheesy.gif

[lptools]

Hello, Skip. I found this on the Blade Forums website. Regards, Lou

300Six said:
None of the tools that I bought in the 1970s had warning labels on them. Pretty sure this is an early to mid-80s phenomenon. The 20 oz Estwing framing hammer I bought in 72 says 'Safe T Shape' on the handle whereas the 1985 purchase of a 22 oz says 'Wear Safety Glasses'...
The earliest references I found were some newspaper articles from the late 1970s, like this article from 1977 that said:

"Each hammer meeting the ANSI safety standard is required to carry a warning statement alerting the user to the danger of eye injury and urging the use of safety goggles."

Another reference identifies the ANSI standard for "Heavy Striking Tools -- Safety Requirements" as ANSI/HTI B 173.3

This history of ANSI gives a possible origin for these warning statements on tools:
"In 1976, ANSI and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration established a joint coordinating committee for private-public sector voluntary standards activities that affect safety and health in the workplace."


My conclusion is that a "Wear Safety Goggles" stamp or label means that the tool was not made before the late 1970s.
Last edited: Apr 3, 2015

[john k]

Was working in a shop in the late 70s, OSHA came through and we realized they had (teeth).   Was right after that, the warnings started coming on the tools, step ladders, etc,  so my memory wasn't too far off.  Anyone remember the OSHA compliant trouble light?   Ten pounds of aluminum housing, shatter resistant glass, no off switch and no outlet?    Or the posted but ignored warnings for the shop for all mechanics to wear safety glasses, helmets, and steel toe boots at all times?   

[Papaw]

I remember the Safety-Kleen rep coming to my shop to put a "Do Not Drink!" sign on the parts washer ! As if some fool would try !

[slip knot]

I was working industrial construction back in the early 80s and we had a fatality accident. Every single one of us had a brand new hard hat, safety glasses and safety belt on when the OSHA inspector arrived. Wore them until they left a week later. Then we all went back to what we were wearing. all that new stuff ended up in the gang box and tossed at the end of the job.