Marketing Defects – The tool did not have proper instructions or warnings for safe usage.
Manufacturing Defects – The tool became dangerous due to a mistake during manufacturing.
Design Defects – The tool became dangerous because of a design mistake.
Be aware of problems like:
chisels and wedges with mushroomed heads.
split or cracked handles.
chipped or broken drill bits.
wrenches with worn out jaws.
tools which are not complete, such as files without handles.
The purpose of an inspection is to identify whether work equipment can be operated, adjusted and maintained safely, with any deterioration detected and remedied before it results in a health and safety risk. ... The need for inspection and inspection frequencies should be determined through risk assessment.
