Listening to the radio on my way to work this morning, I overheard this story:
http://www.npr.org/2011/06/15/137192588/product-safety-commission-to-draft-table-saw-regs
Should you decide not to listen to the 5 minute segment linked above (although it’s definitely worth it), a brief synopsis from the NPR site:
NPR has learned that federal regulators are taking steps toward new safety requirements for table saws. These saws have open spinning blades and can cause severe injuries. But the industry is resisting additional requirements.
There’s quite a bit of information discussed in the story that our readers are likely already familiar with, as there has been quite a bit of real and virtual ink spent on this topic (including related to Rob’s editorial from our most recent April Fool’s Day eZine – once again, IT WAS A JOKE … at the time … ).
However, it would appear that there continues to be wind in the sails of this movement. What are your reactions to this latest information?
Matt Becker
Internet Production Coordinator
PS – If you have opinions that you’d like to share with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, below is a link to send them your feedback:
