The home improvement boom has led to a significant rise in the number of people attempting D-I-Y projects at home but for those eager to try out those new power tools you got for Christmas, be warned – read the instructions first to avoid nasty injuries.
Queensland hospitals such as The Princess Alexandra Hospital is seeing at least one power tool injury a day. Some people have even lost fingers to power tool accidents.
Even some simple home improvement tasks can end is disaster such as tree lopping, hedge trimming and even mowing the lawn.
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