Is It Practical to Have a Rebar Tie Gun?
Rebar tying can be very demanding when done manually. It even puts you at risk of developing repetitive strain injuries. Moreover, it can be a back-breaking activity when it requires you to be in awkward positions. That’s why manual rebar tying is considered an inefficient and outdated health hazard. A rebar tie gun will eliminate these problems and improve the health and safety and efficiency of your operations. How harmful is manual rebar tying? Organisations such as the Construction Safety Association of Ontario and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have conducted studies on the occupational risks of health workers who manually tie rebar. They found that twisting with pliers involved harmful wrist and hand motions that can increase the chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome and other serious injuries. Unsupported stooping also increases the risk of back injury and pain. However, they found that ...