The terms cosh, blackjack and sap refer to any of several short, easily concealed club weapons consisting of a dense (often lead) weight attached to the end of a short shaft, used as a bludgeon. Coshes were popular among law enforcement agencies for a time due to their low profile, small size, and usability at very close range, such as when ...

A blackjack weapon or sap refers to a group of weapons that are short, concealable, and weighted (usually filled with lead powder, molded lead clay, or lead shot) to constitute an effective bludgeoning device. The terminology used to refer to these weapons can be very imprecise depending on the period.

Years ago, some bouncers in bars carried what was called a "blackjack", that was basically the same concept, with the lead inside leather. Yours looks to be in great shape! Wayne

Blackjack or Cosh - these have a strong coil spring, sometimes ridged, with a round bulbus end cast from lead, wrapped in leather, usually part or all braided. These vary in size and weight and have a round profile.

Section 101 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, codified at 15 U.S.C. § 1278a, declares children’s products that contain more than 100 ppm lead in an accessible component to be a banned hazardous substance as that term is used in …

Lead can cause serious health problems such as anaemia or kidney disease and published research has linked exposure to a small number of occupational cancers. This page tells you how to control...

2023年6月8日 · Today, as a general rule the head of a blackjack will be hollow and contain lead shot, lead clay, powdered lead, or some other dense but loose or “soft” payload that will deform somewhat on impact.

Changes to the construction lead standard, Title 8 California Code of Regulations (T8 CCR), go into effect on January 1, 2025. A flowchart of the main requirements and changes is included at the end of this summary. See T8 CCR section 1532.1 for specific requirements.

2018年2月19日 · Lead does not come under the COSHH regulations. There are separate regulations covering Lead and the problems caused by lead. Problems with lead are not just in construction but lead products can be found in all workplaces. There are many works in industrial processes which create lead dust, fume or vapour. Some processes include:

Working safely with lead Includes effects from exposure, action required by employers, risks, health surveillance, case studies and frequently asked questions. Health effects from exposure to...