Electrical hand tools are an essential part of both households and workplaces, but their safe use requires special attention. It is therefore necessary to follow safety procedures and strictly adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions during operation.
Electrical hand tools operating at higher current and voltage levels are considered special technical equipment and are subject to mandatory regular inspections and testing by operators to ensure safe operation.
Professional inspections and tests (PIT) of electrical hand tools are carried out in accordance with Regulation of the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic No. 398/2013 Coll., Section 13b, and the Slovak technical standard STN 33 1600:1996 – “Inspection and Testing of Electrical Hand Tools During Use.”
These legal and technical regulations define the procedures and inspection intervals for electrical hand tools, ensuring occupational safety and health protection when working with such equipment.
Inspections apply to all electrical hand tools used in industry, production halls, workshops, and similar environments, including grinders, saws, drills, milling machines, polishers, lawn mowers, and others.
Every employer, including building operators or property owners/lessors, is legally required to ensure regular professional inspections and tests (PIT) or inspections and checks of all electrical equipment, including electrical hand tools. This obligation provides basic protection for employees against the risk of electric shock.
Electrical hand tools are classified into three groups based on frequency of use:
Group A – Tools used occasionally (up to 100 operating hours per year).
Group B – Tools used frequently but for short periods (100 to 250 operating hours per year).
Group C – Tools used frequently and for extended periods (more than 250 operating hours per year).
Our company provides professional inspections of electrical hand tools in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, including thorough examination and testing of equipment.
During inspections, we perform:
Visual inspection to identify visible defects or damage,
Measurements and functional testing of electrical parameters to verify compliance with standards,
Preparation of a comprehensive inspection report containing all required information on tool condition and test results.
Inspections must be carried out:
after any repair,
after any suspected or identified malfunction,
regularly at defined intervals according to applicable standards and regulations.
Inspection intervals for professional inspections and tests of electrical hand tools are specified in STN 33 1600.
Regular inspections and testing of electrical hand tools help minimize the risk of fires, electric shock injuries, and equipment failures. With our services, you can be confident that your tools are safe, compliant, and ready for reliable use.
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