There are many standards and recommendations that have been published by organizations such as OSHA (Occupational Health & Safety Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) & MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) that advise the use of Non-Sparking tools in hazardous environments. Increasingly, many companies are using Non-Sparking tools even when there is no mandatory requirement as a means to reduce the risk of fire and explosion. Anywhere there is concern about sparks igniting flammable vapors, liquids, dusts or residues, Non Sparking Safety Tools should be used in place of normal steel tools.