YADKIN, INC
APGI, YADKIN DIV.
PORTABLE HAND TOOLS INSPECTION PROCEDURES
{Portable Hand Tools SHALL be tested Quarterly at a Minimum}
ELECTRICAL TOOL TESTING
VISUAL: A visual inspection of each tools enclosure & cord
SHALL be performed. If damages are found that can be safely
repaired, they are performed. If it is determined that the damages
are irreparable, the tool is destroyed.GROUND CONTINUITY: Upon
passage of the visual inspection, the tool SHALL be tested using a
Fluke multi-meter to perform a ground conductor continuity test
between the plug & the tool case. [Does NOT include double
insulated tools.] Any tool failing this test is reviewed to
determine if it is repairable, if not it is destroyed.
POWER CONTINUITY: A Fluke multi-meter SHALL be utilized to
perform a continuity test on the power conductors. The tools switch
SHALL make and break continuity of the power wires. Any tool
failing this test is reviewed to determine if is repairable, if not
it is destroyed.
POWER-TO-GROUND ISOLATION:A) 3-Wire plug: (Preferred Testing
Method) A GFCI Receptacle SHALL be used to check power to ground
isolation. Plug the tool into a tested GFCI receptacle. Operate the
tool. If the tool DOES NOT trip the GFCI, the tool is OK to be
used. {(Alternate Testing Method) A Fluke multi-meter SHALL be
utilized to perform a power-to-ground isolation test. Insulation of
a minimum of 2 Mega-Ohms between ground and both power wires (hot
& neutral) will be required to pass this test.} Any tool
failing this test is reviewed to determine if is repairable, if not
it is destroyed.
B) 2-Wire plug (Double Insulated): A Fluke multi-meter SHALL be
utilized to perform a power-to-ground isolation test. Insulation of
a minimum of 2 Mega-Ohms between both power wires (hot &
neutral) and the tools exposed metal parts will be required to pass
this test. Any tool failing this test is reviewed to determine if
is repairable, if not it is destroyed.
TAGGING: Tools passing the above tests are tagged indicating the
next required testing date of the tool and issued for use. If a
tool has NO tag or the date on the tag has been surpassed, the tool
SHALL not be used until it has been successfully re-tested &
then re-tagged.
Examples (Non-Inclusive) Hand Drill, Hand Band Saw, Hand
Grinder, Hand Held Conduit Threader, Floor Standing Conduit
Threader. Generally, any hand held power tool that must be in human
contact to be operated.
All electrical cords SHALL be inspected prior to use for
physical damage.
Original: 98/12/03
Revised: 01/10/30
Reviewed: 03/11/19
