This Standard provides performance and safety requirements for pliers, including long nose, long reach pliers, pliers suitable for inserting and removing internal and external retaining rings, pliers having gripping surfaces and/or cutting edges, adjustable joint and slip joint pliers, and pliers (also known as Cannon Plug Pliers) that are used primarily for connecting or disconnecting threaded lock collars of electrical connectors. Inclusion of dimensional and functional data in this Standard does not imply that all products described herein are stock production sizes. Consumers are requested to consult with manufacturers concerning lists of stock production sizes.