BS 4078-1:1987
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Powder actuated fixing systems Code of practice for safe use
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-12-1987
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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.
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W/-
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| 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)
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Standard
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14
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British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
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.
| 17/30341835 DC : 0 | BS 5607 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE USE OF EXPLOSIVES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
| BS 4078-2:1989 | Powder actuated fixing systems Specification for tools |
| BS 5607:1988 | Code of practice for safe use of explosives in the construction industry |
| BS 5607:1998 | Code of practice for the safe use of explosives in the construction industry |
| BS 5607:2017 | Code of practice for the safe use of explosives in the construction industry |
| BS 1881-207:1992 | Testing concrete Recommendations for the assessment of concrete strength by near-to-surface tests |
| BS 1870-2:1976 | Safety footwear Specification for lined rubber safety boots |
| BS 1870-3:1981 | Safety footwear Specification for polyvinyl chloride moulded safety footwear |
| BS 5240:1975 | Specification for general purpose industrial safety helmets |
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