Sawing Safely

Construction sites are notorious for the health and safety risks they can pose. Although power tools
and machines can be operated safely, manufacturing flaws and misuse can lead to serious injuries and
even death. Saws are one of the riskier types of machinery in use in construction and manufacturing.
However, by operating them carefully and according to regulations, you can significantly reduce the
risk of injury and death.

Large industrial saws, which come in many designs, are capable of cutting materials of all sorts. A
saw designed to cut metal has no trouble causing serious injuries to a person. If you use such machinery
every day, however, it can be easy to forget the power behind these machines. Much like with driving
a car, any lapse of attention can lead to disaster.

In some cases, employers do not pay enough attention to the proper safety procedures for their equipment.
Some workplaces have failed to provide adequate safety training and maintenance, leading to serious
injuries. Employers that fail to provide training for their machinery, for example, are putting their
employees at serious risk.

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If you or someone you care for have been seriously injured in a construction or manufacturing environment,
and you think inadequate safety measures might be to blame, you may be entitled to damages. The
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., have handled
hundreds of workplace injury claims. For more information on how we can help you, >contact us today at 800-876-LAWYER.