This site was set up to help trades/business to make a concise list of their tools, vehicles and office equipment

At the moment there is a pandemic of thefts in and around the UK. Tools aren’t just an item that can be stolen and sold cheaply on a car boot sale with no consequences.

Every time a tool is stolen, that has a huge effect on the trade its stolen from. It might just be a drill or a saw to the thief but it’s the lively hood of the trade who has lost it. They then can’t complete the job they had booked in the next day and then that also has a knock-on effect with the following days and weeks.

As trades we use the ago old marking system of a permanent marker and start to write on 2 letters from our vast 26 letter alphabet. 30 years ago, this might have sufficed as an identifying mark to the police.

These days the police are finding tools with letters marked on but they cant identify that the item belongs to you, whereas if you use www.mysafedocs.co.uk you can make a concise list of your tools.

You can take many pictures of the item, showing the ID plate, all the bangs and scratches which will help identify the tool is yours. Taking note of the Make, Model, Serial number etc.

Should your tools be stolen, then you will have to try and explain to the police what tools you had. A Makita drill, A DeWalt saw is not good enough when they are raiding car boot sales and finding 50 or 60 or each of these.

However, by supplying the police with a full list of stolen tools with pictures and the full details will enable them to track the stolen item to you and your crime, therefor tying in the person selling your stolen items to your crime.

If your tools are stolen, you will need to prove to the insurance company what tools you had, make model, receipts, pictures the lot, so the y can assess your claim and make a quick payout, so you can get back to work as soon as possible. So it’s easier and simpler to do all the work upfront, taking note of all tools that you own.

On www.mysafedocs.co.uk on the trade/business membership you can also take pictures and details of your vans, cars, Rooms in your office building should you have a fire or break in. Along with storing any documents that you need to keep safe.

At My Safe Docs Ltd we have tried to keep the cost as low as possible to help trades out, at just £48 + VAT per year, this is a small price to pay for securing that vital information which could help catch and reduce tool theft in the UK

How It Helps with Tool Thefts:

1. Proof of Ownership: You can store serial numbers, purchase receipts, and photos of your tools. This documentation is essential when filing police reports or insurance claims.
2. Quick Reporting: In the event of theft, having all your tool information in one place allows you to report losses quickly and accurately.
3. Identification by Police: If stolen tools are recovered, your stored data (especially serial numbers or identifying marks) makes it easier for law enforcement to trace them back to you.
4. Deterrent Factor: Knowing that tools are documented and traceable can discourage theft, especially in professional work environments.
5. Insurance Support: Accurate, up-to-date tool inventories can support faster and more successful insurance claims.