What should be done with defective tools?

Defective tools pose significant safety risks and can lead to accidents or injuries in the workplace. It is essential to tag them and remove them from service to ensure that no one attempts to use them unknowingly. This process involves identifying the tool as defective, which minimizes the chance of accidental usage and informs others about the issue.

Tagging the tools provides clear communication about their status, allowing maintenance or safety personnel to address the problem appropriately. This approach supports a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring that all workers are aware of hazardous equipment and preventing further incidents.

Using defective tools until they break can lead to hazardous situations, while repairing them on site might not always be feasible or safe, as some tools may require specific conditions or environments for effective repairs. Discarding them in the trash without appropriate tagging could result in someone inadvertently fishing them out and using them again, thus perpetuating the danger. Therefore, tagging and removing defective tools from service is the best practice to ensure safety and proper tool management.