Hand Tool Inspection Checklist

Use this Hand Tool Inspection Checklist to inspect striking tools, cutting tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, and measuring equipment for defects and safe storage.

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Hand Tool Inspection Checklist



General Inspection Setup

1. The scope of tools and storage areas to be inspected is confirmed before starting


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2. A defect tagging system (out-of-service tags or equivalent) is available and ready for use


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3. The inspector has the required PPE for conducting the walkthrough


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Striking Tools

1. Hammer, mallet, and sledgehammer handles are free from cracks, splits, or splinters


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2. All striking tool heads are firmly wedged and show no sign of loosening or separation


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3. Hammer and chisel heads are free from burring, mushrooming, or chipping at the strike face


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4. Striking tool handles are free from oil, grease, or any substance that could cause slipping


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5. No makeshift repairs (such as taped cracks or improvised bindings) are present on any striking tool


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Cutting Tools

1. Chisel and punch tips are sharp and free from burring or mushroomed heads


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2. Knife and box-cutter blades are sharp and free from chips, bends, or twists


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3. Retractable blades on box-cutters and utility knives operate smoothly and self-sheathe correctly


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4. Snips and scissors blades are sharp, undamaged, and pivot smoothly without binding


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5. Hacksaw frames are undamaged and blade tension is correctly set for the blade fitted


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6. Cutting tool handles are secure, intact, and free from cracks or sharp edges


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Wrenches And Gripping Tools

1. Adjustable wrench jaws open and close smoothly with no excessive play or slippage


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2. Fixed wrench and spanner jaws are not worn, splayed, or damaged


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3. Pipe wrench jaws and teeth are intact and grip correctly without slipping


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4. Plier jaws are not bent, worn, or misaligned, and the pivot joint is secure


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5. Socket wrench sockets and extensions are free from cracks, worn drive points, or rounded profiles


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6. Channel-lock and locking pliers adjust correctly and hold their set position under load


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Screwdrivers And Turning Tools

1. Screwdriver tips are not chipped, rounded, worn, or twisted


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2. Screwdriver handles are intact, firmly attached to the shank, and free from cracks


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3. Insulated screwdrivers used near electrical sources have undamaged, intact insulation on the handle


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4. Allen keys and hex tools are not rounded, bent, or worn beyond serviceable condition


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Measuring And Marking Tools

1. Tape measure blades are not kinked, cracked, or delaminating, and the locking mechanism functions correctly


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2. Spirit levels and torpedo levels are undamaged and vials are intact with no bubble distortion


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3. Try squares and combination squares are undamaged and produce a true 90-degree reference


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4. Marking gauges and scribers have secure, undamaged fences and sharp marking points


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Tool Storage And Housekeeping

1. All hand tools have a designated storage location and are returned to it after use


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2. Tool storage areas (toolboxes, wall racks, cabinets) are clean, dry, and organized


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3. Defective or out-of-service tools are physically segregated from serviceable tools in storage


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4. Tool storage areas are secured against unauthorized access when unattended


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5. No tools are left unattended in walkways, on elevated surfaces, or in other hazardous positions


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Defect Tagging And Records

1. Any tool found to be defective is tagged out of service immediately during the inspection


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2. Out-of-service tags include a description of the defect and the date it was identified


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3. No tools with active out-of-service tags are present in the serviceable tool storage area


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4. Workers in the area are aware of the defect reporting and tagging procedure


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5. All tools requiring periodic inspection have a current, in-date inspection tag attached


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6. The date of this inspection and the next scheduled inspection date are recorded


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7. Any tools removed from service during this inspection are logged with asset ID and defect description


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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