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VISUAL WORK INSTRUCTION / ILLUSTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Goods received:
check, record and route.

Demonstration only. This fictional example shows how a document can be structured. It is not a complete or approved instruction and must not be used to operate a real process. Site-specific criteria, responsibilities and approvals must be agreed with the process owner.
ReferenceDEMO–WI–001Revision01 — illustrative exampleProcess ownerTo be agreed for the actual processApproval statusNot approved for operational use

Purpose & scope

Show a clear sequence for checking a delivery, recording the result and identifying the next action. Actual inspection requirements depend on the item, order and local procedures.

Before the task

In a live document, identify the responsible person, required information, safe handling arrangements and any inspection equipment or training needed.

StepActionInformation to define
01Confirm the delivery.
Match the delivered item and quantity to the purchase order and delivery paperwork.
Item identification, order reference and who resolves a mismatch.
02Complete the agreed checks.
Use the approved inspection criteria for that item.
Acceptance criteria, inspection method and any required photographs or measurements.
03Record the result.
Make the outcome traceable to the delivery and the person carrying out the check.
Record location, mandatory fields, date and responsible person.
04Follow the agreed route.
Use the defined release or escalation process for the recorded outcome.
Release authority, nonconforming item controls and notification route.

Document control

A live instruction would include the document owner, reviewer, approval date, related records and revision history. Photographs and annotations can be added to clarify the actual task.