
You should know that OSHA defines what I call a guard as a blade cover. I understand that accidents happen, but you can do a lot to minimize the chances of being the victim of a table saw accident by using a guard and splitter, and common sense. Table saws are inherently dangerous and you should give them ample respect. I implore you to use caution and do everything you can to protect yourself in your shop.

I’m convinced that all of these accidents were preventable. The story always goes the same way, first is what happened, and then, unfortunately, what the operator did wrong. We’ve all heard the horror stories about someone who’s gotten maimed using a table saw.
