How to use a nail gun safely
Nail gun injuries are common in residential construction and about two-thirds of these injuries occur during framing and sheathing work.
Nail guns are powerful and easy to operate, and boost productivity for nailing tasks, but they also are responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year.
Nail gun injuries are common in residential construction and about two-thirds of these injuries occur during framing and sheathing work. Injuries also often occur during roofing, exterior siding and finishing projects.
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) have developed guidelines to give construction industry employers information they need to help prevent injuries.
