____ Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee-owned) used by employees at their 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 regularly?

____ Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools?

____ Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?

____ Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc., used while using hand tools or equipment which might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

____ Are jacks checked periodically to assure they are in good operating condition?

____ Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools?

____ Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?

____ Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with?

____ Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened or tempered spuds or nails?