SafetyBlog

You’ve heard the stories, whether from a friend, family member or maybe even a stranger at the shooting range; the stories about eye injuries or near misses from ricocheting bullets or shrapnels, sending hazards flying into or at least grazing eyes, eyelids, under-eyes, and more. Hunters and outdoorsmen have even been injured by twigs and branches ricocheting or just obstructing their paths as they make their way through the woods, all due to lack of proper eye protection. You may think that thi …

Portable circular saws (PCS) are used in homes, garages, workshops and factories to perform a wide variety of tasks. Their high-powered blade can cut through wood like a hot knife going through butter. However, it's important for operators to follow some basic safety precautions to help reduce the chance of injury. When used incorrectly, PCS's leave the operator vulnerable to severe cuts and lacerations. Even with a blade guard intact (all PCS's should feature them), there's still the possibilit …