What's at Stake?

Hand and power tool injuries send more than 400,000 workers to the emergency room and cause hundreds of deaths every year.

What's the Danger?

Using hand and power tools exposes you to hazards like:

• Flying objects and Harmful dusts
• Gases and fumes
• Unhealthy ergonomic practices, such as working in awkward postures.
• Slips, trips and falls

These hazards regularly cause eye and facial injuries, cuts, bruises, burns, amputations, and back injuries.

How to Protect Yourself

1. Stay alert! Using tools when you are tired makes an accident or injury more likely. Never use tools while under the influence of medications, drugs or alcohol. Doing […]

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