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Hot take: Letting apprentices run nail guns without direct supervision is a debate that splits every shop I've been in.
Old timers argue it builds confidence fast, but I've seen too many close calls with safety to just hand over the trigger.
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olivia_chen3516h ago
Yeah but handing over a nail gun without watching is how people lose fingers, not gain confidence.
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sean_murray12h ago
Close calls with safety are no joke, and they happen more often than people admit. Handing an apprentice a nail gun without watching them is a shortcut to disaster. Confidence comes from knowing how to use tools safely, not from being left alone too soon. Every shop should have clear rules about direct supervision. It's the only way to prevent serious injuries.
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