| Hand Tools and Equipment | |
| Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee-owned) used at the workplace in good condition? | |
| Are hand tools, such as chisels, punches, etc., which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary? | |
| Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly? | |
| Are worn or bent wrenches replaced? | |
| Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools? | |
| Are employees aware of hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools? | |
| Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc., used while using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage? | |
| Are jacks checked periodically to ensure they are in good operating condition? | |
| Are tool handles wedged tightly into the heads of all tools? | |
| Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping? | |
| Are tools stored in a dry, secure location where they cannot be tampered with? | |
| Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened or tempered studs or nails? | |
| Are there other issues? | |
Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
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