Tool Tape Program
Purpose/Scope
The purpose of this program is to provide minimum guidelines and a recognizable visual reference/marking system for the inspection of small tools.
Inspections
Annual – Each tool shall be inspected yearly by a qualified inspector and marked with color- coded tape. Annual Colors: 2011 – Red, 2012 – Yellow. Mandatory marking required for all tools on jobsite.
Quarterly - Each tool shall be inspected quarterly by a qualified inspector and marked with color- coded tape. Quarterly Colors: 1st Quarter – Annual color only, 2nd Quarter – Annual + Green, 3rd Quarter – Annual + Orange, 4th Quarter – Annual + Brown. Mandatory marking required for all tools being utilized on the job-site. Tools not in use will only require the annual tape until they are utilized, and then the annual + quarterly will be required prior to putting into use.
Qualified Inspector – The qualified inspector will be selected by the Superintendent and will be the only person allowed to mark tools. Larger project sites may have more than one inspector.
There will be a 30 day window for marking during transitional periods. This window will be 15 days prior to and after the beginning of each Quarter. Quarters start on Jan, April, July, and October 1st.
No tool in this program shall be utilized on the jobsite without proper tape.
Tools in the Program
Air Tuggers
Continuous Fall Protection – Safety Harness, lanyards, straps, retractable and static life lines, anchors
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Hand/Portable Power Tools – All electric, pneumatic, powder actuated, and fuel powered tools
Ladders – Including drywall benches and multi-use rolling scaffolds
Slings, Hoisting, and Rigging Equipment
Temporary Electrical Installation – Cords and generators
Welding and Burning – Leads, hoses, torches, cutting/burning rigs, and machines
Life Jackets and Buoyant work vests
