Safety & Work Related Injuries
Reduce operator injuries with cordless tools.
- Virtually no torque reaction – Panasonic mechanical pulse tools have virtually no reaction to the operator
- Improved ergonomics – light weight and compact, no air hose to drag around
- Eliminate trip hazards – removes dangerous air hoses and promotes a clear work area
- Improved air quality – eliminates airborne oily residue emitted from pneumatic tools
Safety & Work Related Injuries
Torque Reaction
Equal and opposite force to hold a power tool from rotating around an axis.
Negative Effects of Torque Reaction
Operator Effects
- Injury
- Fatigue
- Pain
Direct Costs
- Medical Treatment
- Prescription Costs
- Insurance Premiums
Direct Cost $28,338
Indirect Costs
- Overtime
- Modifying Job
- Absenteeism
- Legal & Investigation
- Replacement Workers
- Recruiting (Legal & Investigation Replacement Workers Hiring)
- Training
Indirect Costs: $31,171
Combined Total $59,509!
Estimated cost from OSHA - https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/safetypays/estimator.html