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Quotes from page 139 of July/August issue of Glass Magazine under
"Industry Products: Tool Hound:

"I love my new (Sawsall type tool). It is lightweight; it cuts a lot faster; and it doesn't kill you. Usually, I get all torn up inside trying to muscle machines through, but I don't have any problems getting cramped up when holding the (Sawsall type tool) for long periods."

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"If you don't own one of these (another Sawsall type tool), you're not in the auto glass business. It's an essential tool. It will save you from a workman's comp claim where a guy has pulled a neck or shoulder muscle, ..."

"It also has an extended blade that really helps, especially when your doing the late model Ford pickups. There is a hump in the center and [the blade] helps you reach around that without tearing up the dashboard."
Body Part at Risk
Physical Exposure Hazard
Cause of Hazard
Shoulders
  • Awkward Arm Postures
  • Excessive Force Application
  • Excessive Reaching
  • Use of cutting tool
Hand and Wrist
  • Awkward Arm Postures
  • Excessive Force Application
  • Vibration
  • Use of cutting tools
  • Use of cold knife
  • Use of electric cutting saw
Head and Neck
  • Excessive Force Application
  • Lifting glass with head