On 9/29/2011 12:35 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:24:04 -0600, Just wrote:

On 9/29/2011 7:28 AM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:17:45 -0500, Mike wrote:

advance notice of proposed rulemaking for performance requirements to
address table saw blade contact injuries.

September 14, 2011

http://www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/FOIA/FOI...f/tablesaw.pdf

"A. Background
On April 15, 2003, Stephen Gass, David Fanning, and James Fulmer, et al.
(“petitioners”) requested that we require performance standards for a system
to reduce or prevent injuries from contact with the blade of a table saw."

I wonder how much Stephed Gass (SawStop's inventor, BTW) has contributed to
Obama's re-election campaign.


I realize that table saws are inherently dangerous. But I wonder how
many injuries (needing something more than a band-aid) there actually
are per man-hour of use. Is this an area where the country really needs
government control?

FWIG, it's not infinitesimal, but you're right. It's none of government's
damned business.

I agree. But what surprises me is that health care providers haven't
tried to make it their business. Someone who uses sharp tools is
probably more likely to be cut by one than someone who doesn't own any.
Reminiscent of Bill Clinton, if any one asks, "When I saw I don't use
a TS--and if I do, I leave it unplugged!".