AAOM Handbook

WA.07 Is the Scope of Work Appropriate? Context

The people working within a business area generally know what is required to have that area functioning sustainably (i.e. dealing responsibly with safety, the environment, employees, communities, governments and asset life), effectively and efficiently. They can recognise when work is required to rectify something that will affect the achievement of these objectives, and they can provide some basic information needed to process each Work Request. While an employee may recognise a potential issue, they may not understand all of the technical details related to the issue they observe, and what is the most appropriate course of action. The technical review of each Work Request must establish that:  Valid contributing causes of the issue are identified,  The issue that has been identified raises a genuine need for work,  Appropriate corrective or control actions have been identified, and  The corrective or control actions adequately address all requirements of workplace standards. Some examples of multiple potential actions for an issue are;  A high temperature reading on a bearing could require that either a damaged bearing or a faulty temperature sensor be replaced.  An area of failing ground could require either that corroded ground support be replaced or that additional ground support be installed due to increased ground stresses. It may not be possible to identify what the appropriate actions are without technical expertise and diagnostic tests. Purpose To determine the most appropriate action to deal with an issue. Quantity One decision on the appropriate corrective or control action.