The Do’s And Don’ts of Staple Guns : Safety Guide

 SAFETY MEASURES ( THE DO’S)

Staple gun safety starts with understanding the various trigger mechanisms. The following are the needed information for safety while using a staple gun:

# KNOWING HOW TRIGGERS DIFFER

Staple guns rely on two primary controls which are finger trigger and a contact safety tip which happens to be located at the nose of the gun. Trigger contrivances can differ based on the way by which the devices are activated, i.e, it can be held in the squeezed position to let out multiple staples, or it must be squeezed and released for each staple to be let out. Combining these two techniques which in return lets out four kinds of triggers. Some staple guns have selective trigger switch by which an individual can choose among two or more trigger systems. Various trigger mechanism is given below with how such controls are activated. By which the full sequential is the safest technique.

# READING AND UNDERSTANDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

It is quite essential to read the safety precaution of any given device before use. Before using the staple gun one has to understand each of the stipulated safety measure or direction for use. In understanding device usage, these are the following steps for safety while using a staple gun.

• Efforts must be taken to know your staple gun, and how it works.
• You must know what causes staple injuries and how to avoid them.
• One should also have proper knowledge on how to properly load, operate and fire a staple gun.
• Making sure one by one knows how to work with the staples guns in certain uncomfortable positions
• Knowing how and what to do when the staple gun malfunctions.
• Ensure to follow the manufacturer’s guide handy and close to every site of work.

# INSPECTING TOOL BEFORE EACH USE

Another safety does make sure you inspect the device before each use, checking the power sources to ensure proper functionality. If any malfunction is noticed, it should be serviced or repaired immediately.

# KEEPING HARMS AWAY FORM GUN NOSE

This involves making sure one’s arms are far from the staple discharge point, thereby reducing the probability of an injury occurring. It is recommended one uses clamps rather than hands as being employed by most people.

# HAVING THE SAFETY GEAR ON

While using the staple gun, one must ensure  he is putting on the appropriate gear for safety such as;

• Safety glasses for eye protection.
• Safety shoes for the feet
• Hard hats to protect the head.
• Earmuffs or plugs for ear protection.

# KNOWING WHEN TO UNPLUG  THE AIR COMPRESSOR

Making sure air compressor are unplugged at the following instances;

• While moving up and down a ladder or stairs.
• Importantly When removing jammed staples
• While handing the gun to another person on site with you.
• While performing servicing or maintenance on the staple gun.
• While the gun is not in use.

# PROVIDING FIRST AID MEDICAL TREATMENT

It is essential that first aid treatment is given to anyone injured while using the staple gun, as one has to be wary of the hazard the staple gun can pose if not properly used hence first aid box should be close to the site of its use. 

 DON’TS OF STAPLE GUNS

Having looked at the do’s of gun use, it would only be fair also to take a look at the don’ts invariably telling what is not expected while the staple gun is in use or while maintenance in on going on it.

The following are the don’ts :

• Don’t walk while your finger is on the trigger and never use the gun with your non-dominant
• Don’t drag the staple gun from its nose and lower it from
• Don’t disable the safety features while in use or after
• Don’t point the staple gun upwards while trying to service a jammed staple gun.
• Never use stable guns as a hammer