Nail Gun Safety Toolbox Talk Handout
BENEFITS
Power tools, such as nail guns, can help workers get their jobs done more quickly. After all, using a nail gun is much faster than pounding in nails individually using a hammer. But nail guns can endanger workers if they aren’t used properly.
HOW TO USE THE TOOL
Give this handout to workers as part of a toolbox talk to educate them on the hazards posed by nail guns and the steps they can take to protect themselves when using these tools.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Take 5 Steps to Comply with the Requirements for Powder-Actuated Tools
Straight Talk about Nail Gun Safety
Spot the Safety Violation: Nail Guns Are as Dangerous as Handguns