Strongly agree. In fact, I suspect the accident rate, even unadjusted for work done, is higher with manual tools. All modern power tools have very well thought-

Strongly agree. In fact, I suspect the accident rate, even unadjusted for work done, is higher with manual tools. All modern power tools have very well thought-out safety features included. This is particularly true for some of the more dangerous tools, such as chainsaws and table saws( see SawStop ). To add to the anecdata: I've never hurt myself with a power tool. Meanwhile, I have a permanently damaged big toe from a sledgehammer and a huge scar in my calf from a pickaxe.