Product Safety Commission To Draft Table-Saw Regs

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June 15, 2011

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.

 
 

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