ASME ASP pdf free download

ASME ASP pdf free download Safety Standard for Automotive Service and Maintenance Products
This Standard is one of many safety standards on various subjects that have been formulated under the general auspices of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). One purpose of the Standard is to serve as a guide to governmental authorities having jurisdiction over subjects within the scope of the Standard. It is expected, however, that the Standard will find a major application in industry, serving as a guide to manufacturers, suppliers, purchasers, and operators of the equipment. If adopted for governmental use, the references to other national standards in this Standard may be changed to refer to the corresponding regula- tions of the governmental authorities. The use of automotive service and maintenance prod- ucts is subject to certain hazards that cannot be pre- cluded by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have personnel involved in the use and oper- ation of equipment who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper use when servicing motor vehicles and their components. Examples ofhazards are dropping,tipping, flying, or slipping of components caused primarily by improperly securing or containing loads, overloading, and off-centered loads; using the equipment on other than hard, level surfaces; and using the equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed. The PALD Subcommittee fullyrealizes the importance of proper size, strength, and stability as safety factors in the design of this equipment. This equipment is used on various vehicles and their components, under vari- able working conditions. These conditions have been considered to provide safety and flexibility. The require- ments giveninthis Standard mustbe interpreted accord- ingly, and judgment should be used in determining their application.
2 MANDATORY AND ADVISORY RULES Mandatory rules of this Standard are characterized by use of the word shall. If a provision is of an advisory nature, it is indicated by use of the word should and is a recommendation to be considered, the advisability of which depends on the facts in each situation.
3 SI (METRIC) CONVERSIONS This Standard contains SI (metric) units as well as U.S. Customary units. The values stated in U.S. Customary units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units in the text have been directly (soft) converted from the U.S. Customary units. vii 4 PROPOSING REVISIONS Comments on the requirements of this Standard and suggestions for its improvement, based on experience in its application, may be sent to the PALD Subcommittee. Suggestions for changes to the Standard should be sub- mitted to the Secretary of the Committee on Automotive Service and Maintenance Products, ASME, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990, and should be in accordance with the following format:
(a) Cite the specific part or section and paragraph designation.
(b) Indicate the suggested change (addition, deletion, revision, etc.).
(c) Briefly state the reason or evidence for the sug- gested change.
(d) Submit suggested changes to more than one para- graph in the order in which the paragraphs appear in the Standard. The PALD Subcommittee will consider each suggested change in a timely manner according to its procedures.
5 INTERPRETATIONS Upon request, the PALD Subcommittee will render an interpretation of any requirement of the Standard. Interpretations can be rendered only in response to a written request sent to the Secretary of the PALD Subcommittee at the address shown above. The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous.
It is further recommended that the inquirer submit any request using the following format: Subject: Cite the applicable part or section and para- graph number, and provide a concise description. Edition: Cite the applicable edition of the pertinent standard for which the interpretation is being requested. Question: Phrase the question as a request for an inter- pretation of a specific requirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for approval of a proprietary design or situation. The inquirer also may include any plans or drawings that are nec- essary to explain the question; however, they should not contain proprietary names or information.