188: Ineffective Walkthrough
Definition/Typical Issues
Did immediate supervision fail to perform an adequate walkthrough (show workers the location of equipment, discuss operation of the equipment and the proper sequence of steps, etc.) with the workers before they started their job?
Note 1: This node addresses showing personnel how to perform the task in the field. The Job Plan/Instructions to Workers Issue (#187) node addresses the overall directions (written and verbal) provided to workers.
Examples
Example 1
- A team of expert mechanics was assembled to install a special piece of equipment in a new facility. Although these were experienced mechanics, they were unfamiliar with both the facility and the specific piece of equipment. The immediate supervisor assumed that, because these mechanics were experts in their field, they did not need to be "stepped through" the job. However, the job required some special precautions, and the mechanics damaged the equipment because they were not shown the specific problem areas before starting the job.
Typical Recommendations
- Encourage supervisors to show workers the location of equipment involved in the job task.
- Encourage supervisors to discuss operation of the equipment and the sequence of steps involved in nonroutine job tasks.
Cross-References
| Version 10 Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 185 | Walkthrough LTA |
| Maritime Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 211 | Ineffective Walkthrough |