"Government Pushes for Safer Table Saws to Prevent Finger Injuries"
The U.S. government is considering mandating a safety brake, similar to the one used in SawStop table saws, on all new table saws sold in the country. This move follows years of efforts to impose such a standard, with proponents arguing that it could prevent tens of thousands of medically treated table saw injuries per year. While manufacturers have opposed the rule, citing increased costs for consumers, proponents believe the benefits outweigh the costs. SawStop's competitors are represented by the Power Tool Institute, which argues that the new safety rule would be an overreach. Despite industry objections, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is expected to approve the mandate later this year.