ASME B107.55 pdf download.AXES: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
ASME B107.55 provides safety rcquircmcnts for the design, cistruction. testing, and use ci axes that are intended specifically for use in feihag. thtnnüng. and pruning trees; sphtnng and culling wood; notching and shaping logs and tmibcrs; driving wooden or plastic stakes; pulling unhardened nails when thc tool is provided with a nail sir; or digging when the particular tool is provided with a digging blade.
1.2 Purpose
This Standard is intended to serve as a guide in selecting, testing, and using the hand tools covered. ltails of desgn. testing, and use of the tools covered arc specified cmly as they relate to safety.
5.10
Handles shaH be inspected prior to eh use and those th are damaged shall be replaced. Rcplaccments shall withstand the test rcquircmcnlx in parIs. 4.4.3 and 4.4.5 and shall be equvalent to the original handle in sate and quality. handles o( tools shall be free of splinters or cracks and shall be kept tight in the bead of the tool.
When provided. handic gnps that have koscne4 from the handle shall be Lightened or replaced.
5.12
lnsuuctors. employers, or both shall stress safety and the pm use of axes. They shall emphasize the necessity for and ensure the wearing of safety goggles or equivalent eye proiccuon. The publication Guide to
ASME B107.55 pdf download
