It is essential to have frequent inspection for our construction tools to ensure workers have tools that are safe for use. A defective handle of a hammer can cause the hammer’s head to fly and hit someone; a mushroom cold chisel could cause injury to one’s eye or a faulty lanyard cam snap and cause “YOUR LIFE”.
To eliminate these kinds of accidents we must examine our tools carefully, we have inspection guideline forms to help us identify some of the hazards.
Work supervisor shall appoint and certify competent employees to inspect all tools and equipment monthly. All records of inspection shall be made available and submitted to safety department before the 3rd day of the month.
All hand tools, fall arresting equipment, ladders, fire extinguishers, rigging equipment, electrical power tools, light & heavy vehicle and equipments engine driven equipment shall be color coded with the monthly inspection color coding.
Electrical power tools for example shall be color coded with electrical tape from electrical plug on the cord and welding machine or air compressor units shall be color coded with a color code sticker (Vehicle & General equipment Safety Inspection Tag) affixed with the following information – type of equipment, serial number, body number, date inspected and inspector’s name & signature.
Tools & equipments that are not inspected and do not bear the valid color code or inspection tag shall not be used and removed from the work area immediately.
All defective tools & equipments are to be tagged and removed from service until repaired and inspected.
“Always remember that our tools are part of our daily work…. With the right usage, good maintenance and care it will give us good productivity, quality work and help us do our job safely.
ACCIDENTS
DON’T JUST HAPPEN,
THEY ARE CAUSED
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