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Avoid Nail Gun

Injuries with NAHB

Safety Resources

Pneumatic nailers, commonly known as nail guns,
have made framing and other carpentry work more
efficient. But their speed and power has led to serious
injuries on the job.

Nail guns are a leading cause of injury for carpenters
and responsible for an estimated 25,000 work-related > Allowing the air hose to become a tripping hazard
emergency room visits each year. The most common across high traffic work areas.
hazards include: NAHB has developed a Nail Gun Safety Video Toolbox
> Unintended nail discharge from double fire. that includes a handout in English and Spanish and
> Unintended nail discharge from knocking the a video. The materials were developed in conjunction
safety contact with the trigger squeezed. with the Job-Site Safety Institute and National Housing
> Nail penetration through lumber work piece. Endowment.
> Nail ricochet after striking a hard surface or Use these materials to ensure those working with nail
metal feature. guns do so safely and efficiently. A video is available at
this link: http://nahbnow.com/2018/09/avoid-nail-gun-
> Bypassing safety mechanisms.
injuries-with-nahb-safety-resources
> Not disconnecting the air supply when leaving the NAHB SEPTEMBER 2018
nail gun unattended.

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