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Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-REAFFIRMED 2004FOR CURRENT COMMITTEE PERSONNELPLEASE E-MAIL CSasme.orgThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers HATCHETS:SAFETY REQUIREMENTS I ASME B107.42M-1997 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Date of Issuance:September 30,1997 This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There will be no addenda or written interpretations of the requirements of this Standard issued to this edition.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards.The Consensus Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment which provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not approve,rate,or endorse any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable Letters Patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations issued in accordance with governing ASME procedures and policies which preclude the issuance of interpretations by individual volunteers.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street,New York,NY 10017 Copyright 0 1997 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-(This Foreword is not part of ASME B107.42M-1997.)The American National Standards Committee 8107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under sponsorship by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,held its organizational meeting on June 28,1967.Subsequently,the Committee was reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee and its name was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.The development of a safety standard for Hatchets was initiated by the Striking/Struck Tools Standards Committee,consisting of technical representatives of manufacturer members of the Hand Tools Institute(HTI).The scope of this Standard is limited to the essential safety considerations specifically applicable to hatchets.Suggestions for improvement of this Standard are welcome.They should be sent to:The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Secretary,ASME B107 Main Committee,345 East 47th Street,New York,NY 10017.This Standard,formerly ANSVHTI B173.7-1990,was approved as an American National Standard on July 11,1997.111 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B107 Hand Tools and Accessories(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)OFFICERS R.R.McCullough,Chair R.E.Wright,Vice Chair G.L.Fechter,Secretary COMMllTEE PERSONNEL R.M.Byrne,Trade Association Management,Inc.A.A.Speranza,Alternate A.Herskovitz,US.Army S.Jiles,Southern California Gas C.M.Knapp,U.S.Air Force J.C.Marvil,General Services Administration A.Carr,Alternate R.R.McCullough,Cooper Industries G.E.Olson,Consultant E.Pagac,Snap-On,Inc.R.W.Reynolds,Stanley Mechanics Tools,Inc.W.R.Wacker,BAC Associates,Inc.R.B.Wright,Wright Tool Co.V Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CONTENTS.Foreword.111 Standards Committee Roster.v 1 General.1 2 Normative References.1 3 Definitions.1 4 General Requirements.2 5 Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.4 Figures I Hatchet Nomenclature.3 2 Typical Static Force Test.5 Table 1 Chemical Properties of Steel Hatchet Heads.4 vii Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under licen