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BS 3388:2004

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Forks, shovels and spades. Requirements and test methods

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

26-05-2004

£322.00
Excluding VAT

Committees responsible
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
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3388(1973) & 02/714030 DC (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
68
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
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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£322.00
Excluding VAT