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USE of HAND TOOLS

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Hand tools are non-motorised, including axes, keys, screwdrivers, hammers, etc. The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and poor maintenance. Training and training programs for employees must provide detailed training on the proper use of the hand. Tools for the specific area of operations in which they will work in. Attention will be given the selection of tools, the use of the tool and the appropriate personal protective equipment to be used when using the specific tool as shown in the following sections: Metal-Cutting Hand Tools: Chisels The factors determining the selection of cold scissors are the materials to be cut, the size and the shape the tool, and the depth of the cut to be done. The chisel must be heavy enough for him will not shear or come out when struck. A chisel no larger than the material should be chosen so that the blade is used rather than the tip or corner. In addition, a hammer heavy enough to do the job should be used. Employees are...
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Industry Standards and Specifications

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The specifications for materials and properties are published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), although other groups such as the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) also publish specifications covering these requirements. Standards and tolerances are published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in cooperation with the American Society mechanical engineers (ASME) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI). Where applicable, published specifications covering a particular attachment will be referenced in the section of this booklet dealing with this attachment. Standard fasteners are basic industrial fasteners, hex bolts, cylinder head bolts, plow bolts, plow bolts, lag bolts, studs, nuts, rivets and others that have been standardized over the years in terms of style, use, properties, dimensions and tolerances. Modern industrial fasteners are manufactured to a variety of standards covering dimensions, tolerances, materials, mechanical proper...
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