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EQUIPMENT & TOOLS CHECKLIST

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Is there a purchasing procedure in place for new
equipment, machinery, and tools?
Does the equipment, machinery, or tool meet
legislative requirements?
Is safety equipment and PPE available when required?
Do the employees use safety equipment and PPE
properly?
Are suitable equipment and tools provided that are
safe and in good condition?
Do you ensure workers have training for the correct
use of equipment and tools?
Do employees inspect their equipment and tools on a
regular basis?
Are employees using appropriate tools correctly?
Are there proper storage facilities for materials,
equipment, and tools?
Is there a preventative maintenance program in place
for all equipment, machinery, and tools?
Is there a risk of flying debris (from hammering,
sawing, chipping, grinding, drilling, buffing, for
example)?
Is there a lock-out/tag-out system?

The equipment and tools must:

 be in good condition and used only for the appropriate task.
 include all safety features such as guards.
 be inspected on a regular basis.
 be properly stored.