Dangerous Construction Equipment

Power tools and construction go hand in hand and they can always be very dangerous on sites. Although power tools are going to be on site, sometimes workers are not fully equipped to use these tools and they can create dangerous situations and injuries for them and other workers around.

Top 3 Dangerous Construction Tools

 

Chainsaw 

Chainsaw are as deadly as they appear to be in horror movies and even more probably. Chainsaws are among one of the most common causes of serious injuries on construction sites. They can lead to severed limbs among other injuries. What makes chainsaws dangerous is their size and weight and the cutting saw operating at high speed. All these factors make this power tool very dangerous.

Nail Gun

Yes, just like the name sounds, it works like a gun and fires out nails with incredible force that penetrates inches into hard wood. A lot of injuries on construction sites are also attributed to nail guns and sometimes those injuries happen because the safety mechanism on them can become defective. It is very important that a nail gun is never pointed at anyone on site and extra caution is taken while using one.

Ladders

Although ladders are not power tools they still need to be recognized for the potential harm they can cause.Whether old, broken, or weak, ladders can give way at any time. A ladder that falls apart can result in major injuries due to a fall. If a ladder is not placed correctly it can easily slip and give way under the person on it. Another dangerous issue surrounding ladders is the type of ladder it is. Metal ladders can be a problem if used while conducting electrical work as it means that any shock received while working will be carried through the metal after passing through the body. Caution does need to be taken when using a ladder.

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