Nailed it!

We all get a bit of a laugh at times when we see someone with an injury pop up on Facebook or other forms of social media, especially when it potentially is due to operator error.  

Unfortunately the reality is that accidents can and do happen.   If you're an employer then that should be of particular concern to you as you are responsible for ensuring the safety of your workers.

We recently had a client asked me to dress the probe tips on five of their nail guns because one of their workers whilst using the gun, slipped off the timber and unfortunately shot himself with the nail.  

The importance of redressing your points on your probes or replacing them is highly recommended to prevent such injuries happening.
 
It's definitely worth making the choice to replace a lower prob rather than risking the safety of yourself or your employees.  It can be a an expensive and lengthy recovery and rehabilitation from such injuries, which includes time off work.

Whenever we receive a nail gun whether its for a service or a repair we always inspect and redress where possible and/ or advise of the need for a replacement tip.

Make sure you regularly check and maintain your tools and if you have any doubts be sure to get them checked, serviced and/or repaired.