An inspector asks to see the calibration certificate for your torque wrench. Do you say “Of course,” and hand it over?

It’s the job of construction inspectors to make sure work is done to the correct standards and with properly maintained equipment. Getting caught without a proper calibration certificate can lead to re-work, delays and even fines. Or do you go into a cold sweat, as you realize your certificate is out of date?

Because of this, you’d think most companies would go out of their way to make sure their torque tool calibration was up to date.

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