Major Activities and Initiatives

The Power Tool Institute is dedicated to the safe use of power tools. The Institute accomplishes this objective through a number of major initiatives, ongoing project work, and liaisons with other organizations. Here are some major highlights:

POWER TOOL STANDARDS ACTIVITY:

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) develops international standards that represent a global consensus of state-of-the-art know-how including the safety of motor-operated electric tools. PTI participates with the commission, including holding the following seats:

• Secretary of IEC TC 116, Safety of Motor-Operated Electric Tools
  • Development of International Standards for Hand-Held and Transportable Tools (IEC 62841 Series of Standards)
• TAG Administrator of US TAG for IEC TC 116

OTHER STANDARDS ACTIVITY:

• Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
• American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
• Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI)
• International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
• Unified Abrasives Manufacturers’ Association (UAMA)
• Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA)

MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• ASTM International (ASTM)
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• National Safety Council (NSC)

ACTIVE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE:

• Engineering
• Public Relations & Safety
• Product Liability
• Legislative and Regulatory Affairs