Whether you're a do-it-yourself type of person or a professional contractor, power tools will be apart of your arsenal.
They make things a lot easier and save you incredible amounts of time.
But, as with all tools, you must handle them carefully to work in a safe manner.
Let's look at some safety tips to consider when working with power tools.
1.
    Countless injuries happen to people who don't wear eye protection.
Everything from dust, splinters, dirt, and other debris can enter the eye and cause untold amounts of damage.
A pair of certified safety glasses costs about $5.
How much is your eye sight worth? 2.
    Using the proper tool for the job is another big one.
How many times have you seen people open paint cans with a knife? A flat head screw driver is usually recommended but that can also lead to injury.
There is a tool to open paint cans and you can find it in the same location where buy paint.
This can usually be had for free when buying paint.
3.
    You should always check over your tools for damage before using them.
A small cut in a cord can lead to electrocution.
If your power drill had gotten wet at anytime, it is possible for it to overload, catch fire, or cause electrocution.
4.
    Never neglect using the safety guards that is provided with your tools.
Most jig saws have a guard in front of the blade incase your fingers accidentally slip.
Some power drills have guards to prevent shavings from spitting back up in to your face when you use the drill in reverse to withdraw the drill bit.
Sometimes we don't take safety seriously until an accident has already happened.
A lot of safety measures seem small and insignificant, but they are put in place to prevent injuries.