AAOM Handbook

WE.20 Return Tools & Surplus Materials Context

A Task specifies all the requirements for the successful execution of work. Included in this specification are the materials, special tools and equipment, services and labour that are likely to be used in the work. Some materials may be included in a Task because they have a high probability, rather than a certainty, of being needed. In cases where the lack of such a material can risk the success of the work it is better to issue and return un-needed materials than create the risk. If there is material remaining after work is complete the material must be removed from the workplace and returned to the appropriate location (e.g. inventory). Also, all special tools and equipment must be removed and returned to the appropriate storage location. Purpose To avoid waste of materials and tools. Quantity All material special tools and equipment provided for a Task must be accounted for – either utilised in the execution of the work, returned to inventory, or returned to the appropriate storage location. Quality Special Tools and Equipment:  Rented from an external supplier – return to the supplier, or arrange for the tools to be picked up.  Borrowed from another business area – return, or arrange for the tools to be picked up.  Issued from a storage location – return to the appropriate location. Materials:  Free Stock items – return to the holding bins for these materials.  Catalogued items (warehouse stock) – return to the warehouse for a credit against the Work Order.  Non-Catalogued items (non-warehouse stock) – return to the supplier for a credit against the Work Order. Time This task shall be performed immediately the work is completed.