Dave wrote:
On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:53:08 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
That is a good piece of information Edwin. Worth watching to see
what does develop within the insurance industry. But - in contrast
to the current claims about insurance companies, it remains
something that is on the radar scope, and not something that is in
effect today.

If doesn't have to be in effect in writing for it to be in active. The
unspoken suggestion is reason enough.

Perhaps you should ask why a few companies have switched entirely over
to SawStops? Lee Valley Tools is one that comes to mind. Between their
customer seminars and the occasional cutting their employees do, they
had little choice when it came to putting SawStops in all their
stores.

No mandating of SawStops by Canadian insurance industries as far as I
know, but the unspoken suggestion to get them has spread pretty wide.
Imagine one of those customers (or an employee) cutting off a finger?
The lawsuits would fly. LV being the responsible company it is plus
the chance of getting sued for an injury, LV had little alternative to
protect itself except to comply with an as yet unspoken insurance
company desire..

Yet - that was a decision of theirs.

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-Mike-