The use of hacksaws to cut metal.The use of cold chisels to cut metal.The use of files on metal.

The cutting to required length of workpieces from stock bars or rods of both ferrous and non-ferrous material using a power saw. Power sawing can be done by reciprocating power hacksaws, by metal cutting band saws and by special chop saws designed for cutting metal.

This guide gives an overview of the types of things that should be considered when planning an activity that uses metal based materials. 

This guide explains how to develop a set of safety cards using the MRATs for information.

These can then be displayed on, or near, the piece of equipment or machine, to help remind users of the safety considerations.