Occupational safety and health organizations world-wide agree that angle grinders are one of, if not the most, dangerous tools in the construction industry. Companies utilizing such equipment are forced to expend hundreds of millions of dollars annually in insurance and workers compensation claims. One organization, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), utilizes the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) to gather statistics on all consumer product injuries. The NEISS had established that in 2008 an estimated number of 24,500 individuals have been injured nationwide, becoming the highest year on record for injuries caused by angle grinders alone. In 2007, the same types of injuries reported tipped the scale at just over 24,000, and 2006 was right behind with over 23,600.
With the large amount of hazards and illnesses employees are exposed to
The American Chronicle
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Eliminate Dust Debris & Death New Grinder Saw Disc Out Lasts 350 Abrasives a Welding Tool Box Need
This article is meant to educate the reader about the dangers of using abrasive blades and diamond blades to cut and grind metallic products. As well as to offer vital information which will allow you, the reader, to make a much more informed decision when it comes to the purchase and use of blades for your cutting needs
Injuries & deaths associated with grinders & demolition saws are abundant. If your career involves you being around or using these tools on a daily basis, chances are you or someone you know will have been injured or killed before you retire. The majority of these accidents occur when the abrasive or diamond disc being used on
The American Chronicle
April 13, 2010
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