AAOM Handbook

INTERNAL

AI.23 Resource Control Action Context

Once the implementation Control Actions for each cause of a process issue is approved, work can begin. Once a Work Order has been created for a Control Action and the plan and schedule for the work have been developed, resourcing for the Control Action can begin. For a Control Action to be successful in delivering output targets it must have the necessary resources allocated at the right time in the right way. The processes that deliver materials, special tools and contracted resources to the workplace for the Control Action must therefore ensure that all the specified items will be available for the Scheduled Date of each Action. Often there will be sufficient flexibility in the resourcing options to ensure that work and resourced using standard arrangements for the acquisition and delivery of materials, special tools and services. In some instances meeting the scheduled start time for a Control Action may require a decision to either approve the expediting of items, or re-allocating resources from other work. In such cases these decisions are escalated to the key stakeholders (those accountable for any potential risks that may arise) for a decision. Purpose To deliver the requirements for the approved control action to be completed at the scheduled time. Quantity One list of resources required to deliver the materials, special tools and services for completing the Approved Control Action. Quality The detail required in resourcing a Control Action will be determined from its complexity. A simple Control Action may be resourced by considering a mental checklist of the plan elements and may require minimal documentation prior to commencement. A complex Control Action may require detailed development, preparation and documentation before work can commence. For the more complex control actions, consideration needs to be given to the delivery of materials, special tools and services may include the following activities;  Determining promised supply dates,  Validating that supply dates will meet the Scheduled Dates for Tasks,  Collating materials and tools for each work package and Task,  Delivering materials, tools and services to the specified workplace prior to the scheduled start time for each Task.