Hand and Power Tools Pre-use Inspection Checklist

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Description of work

• Hand tools used

• Power tools used

General inspection

• The area is clean and free from hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and maintenance is referenced during cleaning or maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spark proof materials are used if you are working with flammable items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A portable light is used and installed if the work area is dimmed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees and other people nearby are on a safe distance to avoid flying debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LOTO devices are installed to broken tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools were repaired or replaced when needed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Employees

• Employees are in good condition and not under into any influence of drugs or alcohol

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are wearing proper PPE (safety goggles, face masks, gloves and respiratory protection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are competent and trained before performing the job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand tools

• The outside of the tool is free of grease, oil and accumulated foreign matter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handles are not cracked, damaged or loose from heads of hammers, axes mauls and other similar tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools have no visible cracks in jaws or handle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REFERENCE: Hand tools in good condition
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• Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blades are withdrawn when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blades are sharpened or replace as often as possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tips of screwdrivers, chisels or other similar tools show no excessive wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gripping surfaces pliers, wrenches or other similar tools are not worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The head of chisels are ground down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools such as chisels and punches do not have mushroomed heads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cutting tools such as chisels and axes are sharp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Snap-on or corks and styrofoam is used when storing sharp hand tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Power Tools

• The outside of the tool is free of grease, oil and accumulated foreign matter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tool power-source shows no damage (cord, airline, battery, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The tool is double insulated and tool housing is not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cord third prong (ground) is intact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All shields, guards or attachments required by manufacturer are present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rotating or moving parts of the tool are guarded to prevent physical contact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The tool is not leaking fluid such as gasoline, oil etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, excessively worn, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is availble to prevent shocks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools are dry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords are not frayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Summary

• How many tools need to be repaired?

• Take photos of the tools for repair (optional)

  Media

• How many tools need to be replaced?

• Take photos of the tools for replacement (optional)

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• Enter recommendations here

Completion

• Full Name and Signature of Inspector

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