power tool safety

Each year there are around 70 deaths and a quarter of a million serious injuries. Of these, 100,000 are injured seriously enough to warrant a visit to casualty – and most accidents are due to either carelessness or lack of knowledge. A few moments planning and reading instructions rather than rushing a task and taking risks would also help to reduce the accident toll.

Power tools can be extremely dangerous if not used correctly. The correct techniques and personal protective equipment must be worn at all times.
-Keep Power tools away from Water
-Do Not use power tools if damaged
-Do NOT carry a power tool with the cord
-Only use a power tool for it's original purpose
-Follow the Manufacturers instructions
-Always unplug power tools after use

Whilst power tool accidents are common, some of the results can be beyond belief, I know people who have lost fingers on circular saws and a friend who lost his eye when an abrasive disk disintegrated on a grinder. Only recently a Lady was Killed when she was using a power drill up some steps, some how the cord got stuck in the chuck and wrapped around her neck and strangled her to death!
- NEVER FOOL AROUND WITH POWER TOOLS.
- DO NOT PUT A POWER TOOL DOWN UNTIL IT HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED