BS 3388:2004
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Forks, shovels and spades. Requirements and test methods
Hardcopy , PDF
English
26-05-2004
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Nomenclature and classification
4 Types and dimensions
5 Materials
6 Heat treatment and hardness
7 Construction
8 Finish
9 Testing
10 Marking
11 User information
Annex A (normative) Testing of tools
Annex B (informative) Guidance on safe use of tools
Annex C (informative) Recommendations for storing products
with wooden handles
Bibliography
Provides the dimensions, materials, construction, finish and testing for a range of garden, agricultural and contractors' tools.
| Committee |
MTE/15
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 3388(1973) & 02/714030 DC (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
68
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard specifies the dimensions, materials, construction, finish and testing for a range of garden, agricultural and contractors’ tools.
NOTE Guidance on the safe use of tools is also given in Annex B.
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