| HAZARD |
satisfactory |
Needs
Attention |
Target Date of
Correction |
Date
Corrected |
| Are all company/personal tools and equipment used by employees, at their workplace, in good condition? |
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| Are hand tools such as chisels, punches, etc., which develop mushroom heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary? |
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| Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly? |
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| Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools? |
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| While using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc. being used? |
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| Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping? |
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| Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened or tempered spuds or nails? |
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| Are worn or bent wrenches replaced regularly? |
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| Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools? |
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| Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with? |
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| Are jacks checked periodically to assure they are in good operating condition? |
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| Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools? |
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Date |
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