PUWER inspections for hand tools
Puwer inspection work adapted to hand tools across the United Kingdom.
Signs that matter for hand tools
- A hand tool is work equipment under a PUWER policy.
- A quick visual check before use may be enough for some tools.
- Risk assessment decides whether formal inspection is needed.
- Inspection looks for deterioration before it creates a health and safety risk.
- The person checking needs enough knowledge and experience.
- Simple pre-use checks do not normally need a record.
Signs on this page are grounded in: PUWER Policy | Health and Safety Service; Inspection of work equipment.
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Tell us about your hand tools and a specialist will advise on puwer inspections and the right next step.
- Reports issued after every inspection
- Covers plant, racking, industrial doors and more
Why it matters for hand tools
Hand tools are work equipment. PUWER applies to work equipment, and a risk assessment decides whether formal inspection is needed.
What tends to affect the scope of work
- Range of hand tools in use
- Conditions where the tools are used
- Findings of the risk assessment
- Inspection history
- Records required