Hand-powered tools may be safer than electrically powered ones, but they can still cause some nasty injuries. Here are seven statistics related to hand tool safety. While most people would consider hand-powered tools to be much safer than electrically powered tools, there are still significant hazards associated with workers using everything from axes to wrenches. Here are seven statistics relating to the use of hand tools:

1. Five safety tips involving knives are as follows: Use safety knives (knives with retractable blades) whenever possible; keep blades sharp; always cut away from your body; never use a knife blade as a screwdriver, […]

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