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Inspection Scope and Tool Register

Inspection area and shift identified

Record the production line, packaging area, department, and shift covered by this inspection.

Tool register or issue log available for review critical (required)

Verify that the current knife, blade, slitter, or cutter issue/return log is available at the point of use.

Yes No N/A

All controlled sharp tools in scope are listed critical (required)

Confirm the register includes all knives, blades, slitters, cutters, and other controlled sharp tools used in the area.

Yes No N/A

Inspection start time recorded

Capture the date and time the inspection began.

Inspector name and role

Enter the inspector's name and job title or role.

Tool Issue and Return Control

Issued tools match the current floor count critical (required)

Count the controlled sharp tools currently in use and compare against the issue log.

Returned tools are documented for the shift

Verify that tools returned to storage, sanitation, or maintenance are recorded with date, time, and condition.

Yes No N/A

All issued tools are accounted for at inspection time critical (required)

Confirm there are no missing knives, blades, slitters, or cutters relative to the issue log.

Yes No N/A

Tool handoff includes employee or station identification

Verify each issue or return entry identifies the employee, station, or authorized holder responsible for the tool.

Yes No N/A

Tool storage location secured when not in use critical (required)

Confirm controlled sharp tools are stored in the designated secured location when not actively in use.

Yes No N/A

Blade and Tool Condition

No broken, chipped, bent, or cracked blades observed critical (required)

Check all controlled sharp tools in use or staged for use for visible breakage, chipping, bending, or cracking.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Blade retention and locking mechanism secure critical (required)

Verify the blade holder, guard, or locking mechanism is intact and prevents unintended blade release.

Yes No N/A

Cutting edge condition acceptable for use

Assess whether the cutting edge is suitable for continued use without excessive wear or instability.

Damaged tool tagged and removed from service critical (required)

Confirm any damaged or suspect tool is immediately segregated, tagged, and removed from the floor.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Replacement blade or tool issued through controlled process

Verify replacement blades or tools are issued only through the approved control process and recorded in the log.

Yes No N/A

Foreign Material Prevention Controls

Blade breakage prevention controls in place critical (required)

Verify the area uses approved controls such as blade guards, breakaway blades, or controlled changeout procedures where required.

Yes No N/A

Search performed after any blade damage or breakage event critical (required)

Confirm a documented product, equipment, and floor search was completed after any suspected blade breakage.

Yes No N/A

Suspect product isolated pending disposition critical (required)

Verify any product potentially exposed to a missing or broken blade fragment is placed on hold or isolated.

Yes No N/A

Foreign material incident logged and escalated

Confirm blade loss, breakage, or foreign material events are recorded and escalated per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Closeout

Deficiencies documented with corrective action

Record any non-conformance, deficiency, or critical item failure and the corrective action taken.

Supervisor or competent person notified critical (required)

Confirm the supervisor, quality lead, or competent person was notified of any failure or suspected blade loss.

Yes No N/A

Inspection completed and signed critical (required)

Inspector signature confirming the inspection is complete and accurate.

Inspection end time recorded

Capture the date and time the inspection was completed.

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Run: Knife and Sharp Tool Control Log

Inspection Scope and Tool Register

Tool Issue and Return Control

Blade and Tool Condition

Foreign Material Prevention Controls

Corrective Actions and Closeout

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