This toolbox talk outlines the prevalence of counterfeit fasteners throughout industry. Counterfeit fasteners are various types of nuts, bolts, and screws that have certain ratings for tensile strength, ductile strength, and shear strength of which we rely to safely affix equipment such as rigging and swing stages. When counterfeit fasteners are used in the workplace, significant harm may come to people and property.
This video presentation has been produced to promote awareness of this very important safety issue. Please visit us at https://www.osha.training.
Here’s the link to more information as published by the US Department of Energy:
https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/SCI_Training_Manual.pdf
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