1. Revisiting Pneumatic Nail Gun Trigger Recommendations.
- Author
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Albers J, Lowe B, Lipscomb H, Hudock S, Dement J, Evanoff B, Fullen M, Gillen M, Kaskutas V, Nolan J, Patterson D, Platner J, Pompeii L, and Schoenfisch A
- Abstract
Use of a pneumatic nail gun with a sequential actuation trigger (SAT) significantly diminishes the risk for acute traumatic injury compared to use of a contact actuation trigger (CAT) nail gun. A theoretically-based increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders from use of a SAT nail gun, relative to CAT, appears unlikely and remains unproven. Based on current knowledge, the use of CAT nail guns cannot be justified as a safe alternative to SAT nail guns. This letter provides a perspective of ergonomists and occupational safety researchers recommending the use of the sequential actuation trigger for all nail gun tasks in the construction industry.
- Published
- 2015