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Health and safety concerns are a major part of any business these days, however when working in a business that involves cutting tools or power tools there needs to be extra caution undertaken. As well as avoiding the normal slips and trips it is also necessary to take extra care due to the presence of electricity and the dangerous nature of the tools involved. When working with cutting tools it is important to remember to use the correct protective gear. This should include any protective guards that the machine itself came with along with goggles to make sure that any debris does not get into your eyes. It is also important to read the instructions to see if the manufacturer recommends any other protective equipment. When using power tools, the most important thing to check is that the electrical source is kept clean and dry and there is no damage to any of the wires. Again, it is also important to check that you are wearing all the protective gear that is recommended. When using measuring tools with the assistance of ladders you need to make sure that the ladder is set on an even surface and there are no trip hazards which could result in you falling and injuring yourself. Ideally there should always be someone else around when working at height in order to assist you and foot the ladder. Working with items such as power and measuring tools can be as safe as working with any other items should you take the right precautions and it's necessary to use common sense at all times. Taking a few minutes to look around your work area or business to make sure you have the correct equipment on hand can save time and injuries later on. It may seem like a waste of time, but you never know what might happen and should you find an accident occurs, you will be kicking yourself you didn't take the time.
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