Creating nonconformity observations
Define observations for nonconformities, such as decay, corrosion, leaks, or cracks. On this screen, you can add a new nonconformity or update an observation for an existing nonconformity. Each new observation is assigned a sequential number so its development can be tracked.
To create an observation of a nonconformity:
- Select Equipment > Nonconformities > Nonconformity Observations.
- Click New Record.
- Specify a description and Organization for the nonconformity.
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Specify this information:
- Equipment
- Specify the equipment associated with the observation.
- Type
- Specify the type of observation.
- Class
- Specify the class.
- Nonconformity Note
- Optionally, specify a note for the nonconformity
- Observation Status
- Specify the status of the observation. The observation cannot be deleted if it has a status of Unfinished or if the header nonconformity status is Closed.
- Task Plan for Checklist
- Select a checklist for the nonconformity. The task plan must be specified as a Nonconformity Checklist on the Task Plans screen.
- Severity
- Optionally, specify the severity of the observation.
- Intensity
- Optionally, specify the intensity of the observation.
- Size
- Optionally, specify the size of the observation.
- Severity
- Optionally, specify the importance of the observation.
- Observation Note
- Optionally, specify the note for the observation.
- Optionally specify Recorded By and Date Recorded.
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Click Save.
- Optionally, right-click and select New Observation to create a new observation for the nonconformity.
- Optionally, right-click and select Create WO to create a work order for the nonconformity.
- Optionally, right-click and select View All Comments to view comments for the nonconformity observations and the nonconformity header record.
- Optionally, right-click and select View All Documents to view documents for the nonconformity observations and the nonconformity header record .
- Click New Observation to create a new observation for a nonconformity.