Citation

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, Schoenfisch A. Prof. Saf. 2015; 60(4): 30-33.

Affiliation

Duke University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, American Society of Safety Engineers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26366020

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.

Language: en