Power Tools Checklist

Inspector_______________________________________________________Date_________________

Facility and Area______________________________________________________________________

Electric Power Tools	OK	Action Required	Date Corrected	
Is the plug and insulation on the cord intact so that live wires are not exposed?				
Is the tool approved for use in hazardous atmospheres?  (as required)				
For tools to used in tanks or wet areas, is the tool low voltage or battery powered?  Is there ground fault circuit interrupter protection for the circuit to be used?				
Is the tool motor in good condition?				
Is the ground prong in good condition (for three-wire grounded tools)?				
If the tool isn’t three-wire ground protected, is it double insulated?				
Are there any visible cracks or defects in the tool housing?				
Is there a trigger lock or guard to prevent accidental activation of the tool?				
Are there effective guards whenever possible for all moving parts of saws, grinders, and similar tools?				
Is there a blade brake on lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and similar tools?				
Do moveable guards operate freely?				
Pneumatic Power Tools				
Is the compressed air hose in good condition with no visible cracks, bubbles, or kinks?				
Do the hose connections to the tool and to the compressor fit snugly so there are o noticeable air leaks?				
If the air hose is recoilable, does it pull out and retract freely?				
Are there pressure reduction devices (to less than 30 psig) on all fittings designed to blow compressed air for cleaning?				
Is there a safety chain at all hose fittings to prevent whipping of the hose if a connection comes loose?				

Pneumatic Power Tools
(continued)	OK	Action Required	Date Corrected	
Is there a safety check valve in the air hose at or near the compressor connection that will shut off or bypass the air flow if a break occurs in the air hose?				
Are there any visible cracks or defects in the tool housing?				
Is there a trigger lock or guard to prevent accidental activation of the tool?				
Are there effective guards whenever possible for all moving parts of saws, grinders, and similar tools?				
Do moveable guards operate freely?				
Gasoline Power Tools				
Are there signs of fuel leakage around the gasoline tank or fuel line?				
Is the tool motor in good conditions?				
Are there any visible cracks or defects in the tool housing?				
Is there a handle or trigger lock or guard to prevent accidental activation of the tool?				
Are there effective guards whenever possible for all moving parts of saws, trimmers, edgers, and similar tools?				
Is there a blade brake on lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and similar tools?				
Is there a tip guard on chain saws?				
Do moveable guards operate freely?				
Are there fire extinguishers or other fire suppression equipment nearby?				
Are mufflers in good condition?				
Are spark plugs and wire connections in good condition?				
Hydraulic Power Tools				
Are there signs of fluid leakage around hydraulic lines, cylinders, reservoirs, pumps, or other system components?				
Are hydraulic lines in good condition with no visible cracks, bubbles, or kinks?				
Are all hydraulic line connections secure?				
Are there any visible cracks or defects in the tool housing?				

Powder-Actuated Tools
	OK	Action Required	Date Corrected	
Are you properly trained and qualified to operate powder-actuated tools in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions?				
Are there any unprotected people in the immediate area?				
Have you informed all nearby people what you will be doing?				
Are there any visible cracks or defects in the tool housing?				

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