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BS 4078-1:1987

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Powder actuated fixing systems Code of practice for safe use
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-1987

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Suitable base materials
4 Unsuitable base materials
5 Major hazards and precautions
6 Cartridge safety
7 Cleaning and maintenance of tools
8 Storage of tools
9 Training and selection of instructors and operatives
10 Personal protection
11 General safety precautions
Appendix A - Simple test to determine suitability of a
             base material to accept fixings
Publications referred to

Includes the proper storage of tools and cartridges.

This Part of BS 4078 gives guidance on the safe use of powder actuated fixing systems. It also gives guidance concerning proper storage of tools and cartridges.

NOTE 1 Other powder actuated tools, e.g. humane killers, marking tools and electric cable spiking tools may require special consideration and are therefore outside the scope of this Part of BS 4078.

NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Committee
W/-
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 86/74288 DC (07/2005) Together with BS 4078-2(1989) supersedes BS 4078(1966). (08/2008) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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