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Axes

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    1. Axes http://www.poleandpaddle.com/images/axes.jpg

    2. Axe Merriam-Webster dictionary defines axe as a cutting tool that consists of a heavy edged head fixed to a handle with the edge parallel to the handle and that is used especially for felling trees and chopping and splitting wood

    3. History of the Axe The first true hafted axes dates back to before 6000 BC. Early axes had heads of stone with some form of wooden handle In past cultures, axes were sacred, esteemed, and symbolic

    4. Parts of the Axe Axe consists of 2 main parts 1. Head Toe Cheek Bit/Blade Beard Heel Eye Poll/Butt 2. Haft/Handle Belly Shoulder Grip Throat Knob

    5. Axe Uses Axe head shapes varies based on its use For cutting or shaping wood Harvest timber As weapons Other In construction axes are used for making stakes or wedges and splitting or shaping rough timbers.

    6. Typical Safety Concerns Splintered axes Axe head becoming a deadly projectile Blunt edges of the tool Insufficient or no PPE Storing of tools improperly without blade covering

    7. Fatalities There are no OSHA recorded fatalities due to axes according to the Source: Extracted from OSHA Accident Investigation Data 1990-2007

    8. Axe Injury Facts The injuries caused by axes in 2005 were caused by overexertion and being struck by the axe. (Source Unknown) In 2005, 71% of injuries caused by axes occurred on Mondays. (Source Unknown) In 2005, 57% of injuries caused by axes occurred between 8 AM and 12 PM. (Source Unknown)

    9. OSHA Regulations OSHA classifies axes as a Hand Tool According to OSHA 1926.300a All Hand tools whether furnished by the employer or the employee shall be maintained in safe condition. Impact tools are unsafe if they have mushroomed heads. The heads could shatter on impact, sending sharp fragments flying

    10. OSHA Regulations OSHA 1926.301: Employers shall not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools. d) The wooden handles of tools shall be kept free of splinters or cracks and shall be kept tight in the tool.

    11. Safety Procedures Wear PPE at all times when handling or near axes Safety glasses Gloves with good gripping material Boots No loose clothing

    12. Safety Procedures Avoid using axes near flammable material The floors in areas where heavy tools such as axes are being used should be kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent any accidental slips

    13. Safety Procedures Only use an axe for its intended purpose Ensure the area around where the axe is going to be used is clear so nobody is accidentally hit with the axe

    14. Never use a blunt axe as it may bounce off the material being cut but may still penetrate flesh. Properly store axes with protective sheathings after use Safety Procedures

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