OSHA and NIOSH have developed new guidance, "Nail Gun Safety – A Guide for Construction Contractors," to help construction employers and workers prevent work-related nail gun injuries. OSHA stated that construction workers, particularly those in residential construction, use nail guns nearly every day, and although the tool is easy to operate and increases productivity, there have been reports of internal and external bodily injuries. Such injuries occur as a result of unintended nail discharge; nails that bounce off a hard surface or miss the work piece and become airborne; and disabling the gun’s safety features, among other causes, the agency said.
