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REVISION JAN 2019
REGISTER FOR HAND TOOLS
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REGISTER FOR HAND TOOLS

1. INSTRUCTIONS:
1.1. Monthly random inspections to be done by the appointed person / s.
1.2. Check the toolboxes and individual tools that are being used randomly and record the findings.
1.3. Example of what to check for:
1.3.1. Mushroomed chisels and 1.3.3. Check for home made tools
square tips. (i.e.) hammer handles
1.3.2. Hammer handles are not welded into position.
taped up or cracked. 1.3.4. All files have proper handle.
1.4. When doing random inspection the following must be recorded:
1.4.1. The employee’s name. 1.4.3. Condition and action taken.
1.4.2. Company Number.

GUIDELINES FOR DOING HAND TOOL INSPECTIONS (MONTHLY)

ITEM INSPECTED ITEM INSPECTED ITEM INSPECTED

HAMMER: TROWELS: CROW BARS:
 Handles not broken and clean.  Handles not cracked and free from  Not bend.
 Face of head smooth and not splinters.  Both ends sharp.
mushroomed.  Working surface smooth.
 Wedged in place.
 Sledge, no split handles, loose or
chipped heads.
 Claw good condition.
SCREW DRIVERS: SHOVELS: BOLT CUTTER:
 No broken handles.  Handles splinter free and secured.  Handle grips in good condition.
 No bent / broken tips.  Shaft splinter free and not cracked.  Sharp cutting edges.
 No rounded or twisted tips.  Edge and bowl not cracked or broken.  No play on joints.
 Tips sharp and square.
CHISELS: SPANNERS / SHIFTING: AUGER:
 Sharp cutting edge and square.  Clean.  Handles not cracked and free from
 Heads well dressed and not chipped.  Jaw aperture not rounded. splinters.
 Heads not mushroomed.  Points sharp.
KNIVES: WHEELBARROW: BOW AND OTHER SAWS:
 Handles in good condition.  Bowel in good condition.  Teeth set and sharp.
 Blades sheathed when not in use.  No holes or sharp edges.  Blades protected with hose when not
 Safely stored.  Support legs steady. in use.
 Wheel run evenly and in good condition.  Properly stored.
AXES AND PICKS: PLIERS: SQUARES:
 Sharp.  Handles in good condition.  Clean.
 Handles not cracked and free from  Jaw grip to be well grooved.  No rough edges.
splinters.  No distortion.
 Correct type handle.
 Wedge in place.
RAKES: LEVELS: WRENCHES:
 Handles not cracked and free from  Clean.  Sharp jaws not sprung or cracked.
splinters.  Free from rough edges.  Use for right type of job.
 Stored on rack.  No levelling face distortion.  Clean.
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HAND TOOLS
MONTHLY
YEAR …………..
ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE
ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION PURPOSES
HAND TOOL ITEM JANUATY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

QTY QTY QTY QTY

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO
TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
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DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:

HAND TOOLS
MONTHLY
YEAR …………..
ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE
ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION PURPOSES
HAND TOOL ITEM MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

QTY QTY QTY QTY

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO
TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
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DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:

HAND TOOLS
MONTHLY
YEAR …………..
ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE
ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION PURPOSES
HAND TOOL ITEM SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

QTY QTY QTY QTY

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO
TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
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DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:
ACTION SHEET

SIGNATURE OF
DATE DATE PERSON
DEFECTS FOUND ACTION TAKEN
INSPECTED COMPLETED CORRECTING THE
DEVIATION
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