186: Preparation Issue
Definition/Typical Issues
Did immediate supervision fail to provide adequate preparation, job plans, pre-job briefing, or walkthroughs for a job? Was there a failure to identify potential interruptions or special circumstances before the work began? Were inappropriate personnel selected and scheduled for the task? Was responsibility for the different portions of the job task not clearly assigned?
Examples
Example 1
- Late in the shift, a first-line supervisor instructed a mechanic to repair a valve in a confined space. However, his supervisor failed to schedule anyone else to assist with the entry. To get the job done before the end of the shift, the mechanic entered the confined space alone.
Example 2
- A job required the coordinated effort of the operators, mechanics, and electricians. The electricians were the lead group on the project. The electrical supervisor failed to arrange for support from the other two groups. As a result, the job took 6 additional hours to complete.
Typical Recommendations
- Ensure that supervisors understand their role in providing a job plan for subordinates.
- Adopt a standard job plan format.
- Distribute duties equally among similarly skilled/trained personnel.
- Verify that personnel have the credentials to complete the task before assignment.
Cross-References
| Version 10 Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 181 | Preparation |
| Maritime Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 207 | Preparation |