I am not an authority on safety but this is my 2 cents worth. Concerning
chainsaws or any other potentially dangerous piece of equipment. Lets start
with the assumption you know the proper use and technique for the tool. The
bottom line as it relates to blind VS sighted is this.
If any one gets hurt it is the same for sighted or blind alike. I think
there are 3 root causes for any injury. First you are doing some thing
stupid and or not paying attention.
Second the element of the unknown, such as a piece of mettle in the wood
that is completely concealed. Making it impossible for the sighted and blind
alike to know it is there.
And finally equipment failure. Even if the tool appears to be in working
condition there is always the unexpected failure that cannot be anticipated.
If any one wants to take issue or add to any of these points, please do. I
am very safety conscious and any further comments on this topic I will not
take offence to.
Thanks for letting me rant.
