Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Nailing Down the Need for Nail Gun Safety

"Nail guns are are a tool used by both construction workers and in homes that make building go faster, this increased productivity introduced new injury risks (or risk factors).  Knowing the hazards of nail guns and how to use them more safely can prevent injury at your job site or for during your next building project.

The Reality

Nail guns are powerful, easy to operate, and boost productivity for nailing tasks. They are also responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year – 68% of these involve workers and 32% involve consumers. Severe nail gun injuries have led to construction worker deaths. Fortunately, these injuries can be prevented, and more and more contractors are making changes to improve nail gun safety. Research shows that risk of injury is twice as high using “contact” trigger nail guns compared to “sequential” trigger nail guns..."
Gun nailing

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