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Reliable Plant Anniversary Edition | www . reliableplant.com 23 a negative condition (using terms such as "broken", "missing", "loose", "empty", etc.) to avoid switching back and forth between the two. Having a consistent tone within each step helps the person using the checklist understand what outcome is expected from their actions. Validating Once you have created a checklist that you and your team are happy with, it's time to ensure the check list is delivering the intended outcomes. To verify this, have the checklist reviewed by individuals who regularly perform the tasks to make sure all the steps are logical and correct. It is also wise to give the checklist to someone who doesn't normally perform the work. eir input can help ensure the checklist makes sense, isn't too complicated and clearly accomplishes the objective. Now would also be a great opportunity to record the amount of time it took to complete the checklist so the data can be used for future planning and scheduling efforts. CHECKLISTS VS. TRAINING At this point, it might be tempting to just publish the checklist and let teammates start working with it, but putting the list into use prematurely can lead to new users modifying the checklist, usually in an overly detailed manner that often runs counter to the intended purpose of the list. ese types of changes go against the general purpose of these checklists – being a reminder or assurance that significant steps aren't missed. Just as using a pre-flight check- list for a plane probably wouldn't provide enough information for an untrained pilot to take off, most DO-CONFIRM checklists won't be enough to properly meet the check- list's objectives. at's why I strongly encourage you to create more detailed training documents or standards to go along with the check- lists. ese documents can be used during onboarding or training, and then the checklist can serve its purpose as a reminder tool instead of having to act as both. PARTING THOUGHTS As the Army discovered through its maga- zine, simple is effective, and checklists are no exception. ey are powerful ways to ensure the most important steps of a procedure or process are completed as intended, and great checklists help build confidence in even the most junior of technicians. With the industry evolving faster than ever to meet the growing demands of its customers, it's important to have an exceptional checks system in place to guarantee the quality of both the work being completed and the final product being produced. By going back to the basics, we can help build a stronger foundation for the future. DRUMS, LIDS, BATTERY OIL PUMPS, AND COLOR-CODED IDENTIFICATION CUSTOMIZED FILTER CARTS (STATIONARY AND MOBILE UNITS), AND BULK FILTRATION SYSTEMS CUSTOM BUILD LUBE ROOM (COMPLETE W/ ENVIRONMENTAL SPECS. AND INNER FILTRATION) WANNA LEARN MORE ABOUT FORFLUIDS PRODUCTS? SCAN TO REACH OUT SEE OUR ONLINE SELECTION OR CONTACT FORFLUIDS S A L E S @ F O R F L U I D S . C O M • 1 ( 6 3 0 ) 9 2 2 - 5 0 2 0 Don't just meet, but exceed industry standards, with all the latest offers from ForFluids. Upgrade your workplace with Custom Filtration Systems, Color-Coded Transfer Units, and more, using the latest in lubrication management methods. BUILD YOUR WORLD - CLASS LUBE ROOM TODAY SMALLER TOOLS MID - RANGE UNITS LARGE SCALE SETUPS FROM THE SMALLEST TO THE LARGEST, WE HAVE YOUR NEEDS COVERED