| > Electrical is the tricky one because it's the one with the most consequences for mistakes. I disagree. Woodworking is WAY more dangerous. I have had exactly one mishap working with eletricity over the years. Somebody wired a piece of industrial equipment backwards (neutral as hot) and I got the shit shocked out of me. I have had quite a few near misses in woodworking even while being amazingly aware. I know of no old woodworker who has all of his fingertips. This video is about woodworking injuries gotten by YouTube streamers (CAUTION: Graphic!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc-lIs8VNIc The one I never thought about was the final one (the table saw accident). It was a dual combination failure. He took an injury on his right arm which drew all his attention which then caused an accident with his left hand. Yeah, I'm a big believer in safety equipment, even when it's inconvenient, after thinking about that one. |
When woodworking, I'm aware of the spinny bit and can watch a quick video on how to use the tool safely. And it's only a danger to myself (or anyone in the very immediate vicinity), while in active use.
My fear about electricity is the hidden dangers, or how things can seem to work fine up for hours/days/years until they don't and melt/start a fire, and then my home can go up in flames while myself and my family are asleep over something as trivial as a loose connection.