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Using worn or incorrect snips for the direction of cut (left vs right vs straight)

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Red handle = left cut, green handle = right cut, yellow = straight. Keep all three in your bag and replace worn snips — dull snips twist the metal instead…

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Red handle = left cut, green handle = right cut, yellow = straight. Keep all three in your bag and replace worn snips — dull snips twist the metal instead of cutting it cleanly.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Using worn or incorrect snips for the direction of cut (left vs right vs straight). What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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