[GeeTwo]

Don't do a "generic" checklist for all equipment, do a specific checklist for each piece. You may want to start with a "generic" list that includes things that apply to a number of things (e.g. for corded items check the plug and cord for wear, fraying, or exposed inner insulators; for saws, check that teeth are not chipped), but trying to force a single model that will cover all the tools you listed will either miss a whole lot of key points, or have inspections that can be skipped on certain tools. Each of these is likely to introduce inconsistency (if not downright error) in a safety check. The manuals for each piece of equipment are the first place to look - manufacturers are usually familiar with every way the equipment has failed (at least repeatedly) and include them in their manuals to stave off lawsuits.