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We are going to make completing your Hand and Power Tool Inspection form as simple as possible.

Step 1:

Make sure your Company Name, the Inspector's Name and the Inspection Date is filled out and correct.

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Step 2:

Make sure you select wither Yes, No or n/a for each of the questions below

Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee-owned) used at the workplace in good condition?(Required)
Are hand tools, such as chisels, punches, etc., which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary?(Required)
Are employees aware of hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?(Required)
Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc., used while using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?(Required)
Are jacks checked periodically to ensure they are in good operating condition?(Required)
Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?(Required)
Are tools stored in a dry, secure location where they cannot be tampered with?(Required)
Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards?(Required)
Are power tools used with proper shields, guards, or attachments, as recommended by the manufacturer?(Required)
Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?(Required)
Are circular saw guards checked to ensure that they are not wedged up, leaving the lower portion of the blade unguarded?(Required)
Are all cord-connected, electrically operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type?(Required)
Are effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains and sprockets on equipment such as concrete mixers, air compressors, etc.?(Required)
Are portable fans provided with full guards or screens having openings 1/2 inch (1.2700 centimeters) or less?(Required)
Is hoisting equipment available and used for lifting heavy objects, and are hoist ratings and characteristics appropriate for the task?(Required)
Are ground-fault circuit interrupters provided on all temporary electrical 15 and 20 ampere circuits used during periods of construction?(Required)
Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on powder-operated tools checked regularly for deterioration or damage?(Required)
Are employees who operate powder-actuated tools trained in their use and required to carry a valid operator's card?(Required)
Is each powder-actuated tool stored in its own locked container when not being used?(Required)
Is a sign at least 7 inches (17.78 centimeters) by 10 inches (25.40 centimeters) with bold face type reading "POWDER-ACTUATED TOOL IN USE" conspicuously posted when the tool is being used?(Required)
Are powder-actuated tools left unloaded until they are ready to be used?(Required)
Are powder-actuated tools inspected for obstructions or defects each day before use?(Required)
Do powder-actuated tool operators have and use appropriate PPE such as hard hats, safety goggles, safety shoes and ear protectors?(Required)
Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?(Required)
Are goggles or face shields always worn when grinding?(Required)
Are fixed or permanently mounted grinders connected to their electrical supply system with metallic conduit or other permanent wiring method?(Required)
Does each grinder have an individual on and off control switch?(Required)
Is the maximum revolutions per minute (rpm) rating of each abrasive wheel compatible with the rpm rating of the grinder motor?(Required)
Is each electrically operated grinder effectively grounded?(Required)
Are dust collectors and powered exhausts provided on grinders used in operations that produce large amounts of dust?(Required)
Are splash guards mounted on grinders that use coolant to prevent the coolant from reaching employees?(Required)
Is cleanliness maintained around grinders?(Required)
Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange and 75 percent of the wheel diameter?(Required)
Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch (0.6350 centimeters) of the wheel?(Required)

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