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Description / Abstract:
This Standard provides performance and safety requirements for
splitting wedges that are used specifically for splitting wood. It
is intended to serve as a guide in selecting, testing, and using
the hand tools covered. It is not the purpose of this Standard to
specify the details of manufacturing.
This Standard is also meant to serve as a guide in developing
manuals and posters and for training personnel in safe
practices.
This Standard may be used as a guide by state authorities or
other regulatory bodies in the formulation of laws or regulations.
It is also intended for voluntary use by establishments that use or
manufacture the tools covered. The methods employed to ensure
compliance with this Standard shall be determined by the proper
regulatory or administrative authority.