Requesting Tools and Equipment
Department: Tool Department
Topic: Site Operations
Process: Requesting Tools and Equipment
Objective
To obtain the necessary items to perform a specific task or project effectively and safely, ensuring that the work can be completed efficiently whole adhering to quality standards and minimizing potential risk. It’s about acquiring the means to do a job properly by accessing the right tools for the situation.
Things to Consider
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Giving the Tool/Equipment department the proper amount of time in advance to fulfill your request.
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Plan:
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Know when you need the tool and/or equipment?
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How long do you need the tool and/or equipment?
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Is there anything extra that you need for that tool and/or equipment?
Requesting Tools and Equipment
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Call the Tool Manager or Equipment Administrator.
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If you need multiple tools/equipment, send an email to the department or request on the Align app.
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Proceed to tell the Tool/Equipment Department what is needed for the jobsite.
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When the jobsite needs the tool/equipment as in future date or today’s date.
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Remember the department does not have every tool/equipment on hand.
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Giving future dates will ensure that the department has plenty of time to inquire the tool/equipment.
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Identify the time frame in which the jobsite will need the tool/equipment (one week, the duration of the job, ext.)
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The Request will need to have the JOB NAME (OR NUMBER) and COST CODE attached to it.
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This will ensure that it’s billed in the correct job and correct cost code.