AAOM Handbook

WE.06 Are all Resources Available Context The Task assigned to a person may include the following resource specifications;  special tools required,  materials required,  services required, and  equipment required. As part of the scheduling and resourcing processes the resources specified in the Work Package were confirmed as:  present at the job site/staging area, or  being transported to the specified location at the appropriate time. However, there are many possible reasons for resources to be missing or unfit when it comes time to do the work. The consequences of commencing a Task without having all the resources that are necessary can include;  a risk to output, cost or sustainability (i.e. dealing responsibly with safety, the environment, employees, communities, governments and asset life) expectations,  the failure to deliver some or all the outcomes,  delay in completing the work. It is more efficient to verify that all essential resources are available and fit for purpose before starting work rather than to discover the situation after the work has commenced. Purpose To check whether all resources necessary for the work are available and fit for purpose before work commences. Quantity One decision whether all the required resources are available and fit for purpose. Quality Using the list of materials, tools and other necessary resources provided with the Task;  check that each item is at the specified location,  verify that the resources meet specifications and are fit for purpose.  internal resources required,  external resources required,

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