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Tagging Gun Dangers

A tagging gun is a useful tool in the retail business. It is also convenient for people in the clothing industry, fashion designers and craftsmen. A tagging gun is a tool that lets you attach a price tag or a similar label onto clothing. These tools can pose several dangers to people in the vicinity if you do not use them properly.

  1. Injury to Self

    • Tagging guns use sharp needles that facilitate the placing of a tag on clothing. Never tag a garment over your hands or any part of the body, because the needle will pierce through your skin easily. Place the garment on a clean, hard work surface and then tag it. Never jerk the tool or press the trigger excessively, because this can cause accidental ejection of the needle and can lead to serious injury. To protect your hands, wear thick gloves when you use a tagging gun.

    Injury to People in Vicinity

    • When you are working with your colleagues, they run the risk of getting pierced by the needle if you do not use the tag gun properly. To avoid such situations, maintain a clear work area and notify everyone that you will need some space. Keep young children and pets away from the scene.

    Spread of Infection and Disease

    • Because the needle is so sharp, it can easily pierce the skin and cause bleeding. The blood may carry disease-carrying bacteria and viruses, some of which can be fatal. The spread of disease is greater if several workers share the same tagging gun. To prevent such a situation, avoid sharing your tagging gun with others. If you do, change the needle or disinfect it before you use it. Protect yourself with gloves and use the tool carefully at all times. If you do get pierced, wash your hands thoroughly with a disinfectant and consider getting a vaccine for hepatitis B.

    Injury from Stored Tool

    • If someone wants to use the tagging gun, he may reach for it without looking and get jabbed by the needle. To prevent this, when the tagging gun is not in use, you must always cover the needle with the provided cap.

    Damage to Fabric

    • Based on the type of material you can use them on, tagging guns are broadly classified in two categories. You can use standard tagging guns for thicker fabrics and fine fabric guns for delicate materials such as silk. You may also use fine fabric guns for thicker cloth, but they may not work as well. Avoid using standard tagging guns on delicate fabrics because they could cause damage. Improper use of the tool can cause damage to expensive new clothing and accessories. It is also important to test the tool on an inconspicuous part of a fabric before tagging it in an exposed area.

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