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rharold
Does all machinery need to have work instructions? Only some of our equipment has work instructions right now and I'm not sure if the rest needs to have them also.
Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions?
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
It's up to you what needs work instructions and what does not.
I don't unless I have found it to be a problem area that needs control.
Don't document yourself into a corner... because if you document it you better follow it.
It's up to you what needs work instructions and what does not.
I don't unless I have found it to be a problem area that needs control.
Don't document yourself into a corner... because if you document it you better follow it.
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JRKH
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
Depends on what your quality system requires.
Work instructions should only be for those areas where the absence of them could cause problems.
If the task-equipment is simple then I would say no.
If you are refering to operating instructions to equipment these should already be documented in the manuals that came with the machine. After that it is a question of training and documenting the training
Depends on what your quality system requires.
Work instructions should only be for those areas where the absence of them could cause problems.
If the task-equipment is simple then I would say no.
If you are refering to operating instructions to equipment these should already be documented in the manuals that came with the machine. After that it is a question of training and documenting the training
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If we are talking about any ISO 9001:2000 requirements, you don’t have to write any work instruction for any machinery or process.
Years ago, I used to write lots machinery instructions.
When I had any doubt about the working of the machine, generally to asked the people that really work with them.
What’s the use of this...
If we are talking about any ISO 9001:2000 requirements, you don’t have to write any work instruction for any machinery or process.
Years ago, I used to write lots machinery instructions.
When I had any doubt about the working of the machine, generally to asked the people that really work with them.
What’s the use of this...
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
Discordian is exactly right. You decide whether instructions are necessary or not.
Discordian is exactly right. You decide whether instructions are necessary or not.
Wes Bucey
Prophet of Profit
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
An auto is a machine. In the United States, most organizations and workers would consider detailed work instructions on starting and operating an auto would be redundant and maybe even insulting, but they might have instructions on speeding, oil change frequency, etc. for fleet vehicles.
From such a mundane example, you can see the existence and extent of detailed instructions for ANY machine varies according to real need, but that doesn't prevent some organizations from overkill. I once saw a work instruction for a flat blade screwdriver listing which size screwdriver to use on which screw and it was careful to list rotation direction for inserting or extracting a screw!
Everything depends on the nature of the machine and training and experience of the designated workers who will use such a machine.
An auto is a machine. In the United States, most organizations and workers would consider detailed work instructions on starting and operating an auto would be redundant and maybe even insulting, but they might have instructions on speeding, oil change frequency, etc. for fleet vehicles.
From such a mundane example, you can see the existence and extent of detailed instructions for ANY machine varies according to real need, but that doesn't prevent some organizations from overkill. I once saw a work instruction for a flat blade screwdriver listing which size screwdriver to use on which screw and it was careful to list rotation direction for inserting or extracting a screw!
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
I don't know how big the company is or how complicated the equipment is or how high employee turnover is. So let me say that I agree with the answers above that your organization needs to decide whether work instructions are required. If you agree that their absence will not adversely impact product quality, great!
But what if you have a high turnover rate for employees? How is someone new trained on the piece of equipment? Again, I don't know what is involved in your processes and, besides, it's Friday...I'm in a "devil's advocate" kind of mood.
I don't know how big the company is or how complicated the equipment is or how high employee turnover is. So let me say that I agree with the answers above that your organization needs to decide whether work instructions are required. If you agree that their absence will not adversely impact product quality, great!
But what if you have a high turnover rate for employees? How is someone new trained on the piece of equipment? Again, I don't know what is involved in your processes and, besides, it's Friday...I'm in a "devil's advocate" kind of mood.
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
From my experience, the answer is "no". For the amount of equipment I have been exposed to in my past, it would take a fleet of individuals to keep up with the necessary documentation.
We have more formal work instructions for the equipment/process that need them. For example, if we have a piece of equipment that we have modified/added/revised/etc. from the original concept, then we need some sort of reference of what to do. The original instruction manual and technical assistance from MFG. will be of no help on this. Another place we have the formal work instructions is a complex piece of equipment, or one that has multiple significant safety concerns.
If it is just use/operation of a standard piece of equipment, we organize the instruction/use manual in a ready-reference area, should someone need it to operate.
From my experience, the answer is "no". For the amount of equipment I have been exposed to in my past, it would take a fleet of individuals to keep up with the necessary documentation.
We have more formal work instructions for the equipment/process that need them. For example, if we have a piece of equipment that we have modified/added/revised/etc. from the original concept, then we need some sort of reference of what to do. The original instruction manual and technical assistance from MFG. will be of no help on this. Another place we have the formal work instructions is a complex piece of equipment, or one that has multiple significant safety concerns.
If it is just use/operation of a standard piece of equipment, we organize the instruction/use manual in a ready-reference area, should someone need it to operate.
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rharold
Re: Work Instructions - Processes - Does all machinery need to have work instructions
Thanks all. That is sort of what I was thinking but wasn't sure. That completely clears it up. Thanks again.
Thanks all. That is sort of what I was thinking but wasn't sure. That completely clears it up. Thanks again.
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