Power Tool Safety: Is Your Company Up To Standards?

Are your employees using power tools in a safe and approved manner?

Safe tool use is an essential part of avoiding workplace accidents.

Power tools are a curious part of any professional environment. They’re so common and integral to day-to-day tasks that it’s easy to take them for granted. However, that attitude could lead to unexpected trouble, as improper use of gear can lead to serious consequences, including potentially severe injuries to employees.

There are regulations and best safety practices fort how employees should operate tools day-to-day, and there’s never a bad time to make sure your organization is in line with these practices.

Rather than risking fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or suffering a preventable injury in the workplace, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the latest power tool usage rules. Depending on the kinds of items your particular industry uses, there will be specific and relevant rules on the books.

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