An inspector in Phoenix told me my torque wrench calibration was off by 12 foot-pounds

I was sure my gear was fine, but he showed me the sticker from a year ago. Now I check my tools every Monday before shift. Anyone else have a simple check they added after a close call?

4 comments

4 Comments

west.casey1mo agoMost Upvoted

Overthink these checks and you'll waste half your shift. Most gear is built to last way longer than those stickers suggest. Trust the tool until it gives you a real reason not to.

smith.nancy2mo ago

How often do you check your gear? That sticker thing is a real wake up call. I started doing a quick visual on all my safety gear after a similar scare.

laura_chen412mo ago

Saw my buddy's harness fail because he missed a frayed strap.

zarat382mo ago

Scary how that happens with car seatbelts and bike helmets too. Easy to miss the small stuff until it's too late.