Hand Tools and Equipment Checklist

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HAND TOOLS

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• Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee owned) used by employees at their workplace in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools such as chisels and punches, which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are worn or bent wrenches replaced regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc. used while using hand tools or equipment which might Produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are jacks checked periodically to ensure they are in good operating condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools stored in dry, secure locations where they won't be tampered with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened or Tempered spuds or nails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A