Hot-melt adhesives are supplied as sticks of copolymers of ethene and vinyl acetate. Heat is used to melt the adhesive in the ‘glue gun’ so that drops can be applied to the materials to be joined. Bonding results when the glue solidifies on cooling. Many different types of gun are available with electric or butane cartridge heating and supplying glue at different rates.

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This MRAT includes the guidance for using a Heat Gun, or Hot Air Gun, to heat materials.

This MRAT identifies the controls that should be in place when using an electric spot welder.

This MRAT explains the controls that need to be put in place when watering plants in a gardening activity.

This MRAT explains the controls which must be in place when making or using purchased compost in gardening activities.

This MRAT identifies the controls that must be in place when carrying out gardening activities that include the use of chemicals.

This MRAT explains what to do if you come across poisonous plants when gardening.

This MRAT identifies the control measures that must be in place when carrying out activities such as digging outdoors.

This MRAT describes the controls that need to be in place when planning to use powered garden tools, such as mowers.