Drills, angle grinders, circular saws and extension cables are used hard. A damaged cable or a defective plug can cause an electric shock or start a fire. That is why power tools must be inspected regularly.
What do the rules say?
Power tools are work equipment and must be inspected according to the Danish executive order on the use of work equipment and the supplier’s instructions. If the supplier does not specify an interval, the tool should be inspected at least once a year.
Inspection is an ongoing process: the tool must also be checked for visible defects before use.
Do you need to be an electrician?
No, not for routine inspections according to the supplier’s instructions. It requires the necessary knowledge of the tool, typical defects and the rules. Repairs, however, must be carried out by a professional.
What is checked?
- Cable, plug and strain relief – breaks, crushing and discolouration
- Housing and handles – cracks and loose parts
- Switch and safety functions
- Guards and accessories
- Marking and instructions
Documentation
The result of the inspection must be documented. For each tool, note when it was inspected, by whom and with what result. Defective tools are taken out of use and marked so that nobody uses them by mistake.
Power tool inspection course online
Learn the rules and the inspection – with an example inspection report and a personal course certificate.
