Hand and Power Tools Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Completed By

• Description of work

• Hand tools to be used

• Power tools to be used

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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blades are withdrawn when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cutting tools are sharp

  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 charging unit for the power tool batteries is PAT tested and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The tool is insulated and tool housing is not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools are dry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Summary

• Do any tools need to be REPAIRED?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If you found any tools to be damaged please add photos of the tools to REPAIR if applicable (optional)

  Media

• Do any tools need to be REPLACED?

  Media

• If you found any tools to be damaged please add photos of the tools to REPLACE if applicable (optional)

  Media

• Enter any other comments here

Completion

• Full Name and Signature of Inspector

  Sign