Pneumatic nailers have replaced the hammer on wood construction especially in the roofing industry with its ability to reduce hours on the job with hammers.
However, nailers can also cause severe injuries.
Here are some nail gun safety rules and tips for you.
Here is a checklist you can use for yourself or your crew members with nailers to help ensure safety;
Item of safety | Yes | No |
Safety gear: eye and ear protection, footwear, gloves | ||
Tool maintenance: checked for loose parts, proper size of nails, trigger set up, or jams | ||
Inspection of the work area for hidden lines, pipes, or trip hazards | ||
Discuss the proper and safe use of nailer | ||
Reminder discussion of safety rules (bi-weekly or monthly) |
This checklist can be made for weekly or turned into a monthly checklist which could be dated and initialed or just a check mark made each day.
This is a good idea especially if you are running a crew, should one be injured on the job, you will have a record of the safety checks that were done.
Remember safety first always pays off in the end.
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