FACTS

1. Cuts and Lacerations

• • Powered Tools: Electric or gas-powered tools like chainsaws can cause severe cuts and amputations if safety guards are not used or if the operator loses control.

2. Eye Injuries

• • Flying Debris: Both manual and powered tools can eject debris such as wood chips.

3. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

• • Vibration Exposure: Powered tools like chainsaws and trimmers can cause Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), which affects circulation and nerve function in the hands and arms.

4. Burns and […]

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