[BC] Can't solve it if you don't know about it

[Rockwell Smith]

Good idea as far as it goes...  How do you find out what has tags on it ?


>> It is clear that an engineer can't fix something he doesn't know about.
> 
>> So, what are the most effective means you have found for getting the 
>> message from the staff to the engineer?
> 
>> Memos?
>> Email?
>> Discrepancy reports?
>> Fire Alarms?
>> Smacks to the head?
> 
>> And the allied issue ... how do you communicate back that the problem 
>> has been solved?
> 
>> Note on the CR window?
>> Memo?
>> announcement on the PA system?
>> Smacks to the head?
> 
>   Best system I have used is string tags with a little form
> rubber stamped on one side and a "trouble report form" with
> the same information.  (sometimes it needs to be taped on the gear)
>   including:
>   Name and model of equipment, location, problem, date and the person
> reporting it.  (the "trouble report form" can describe the problem
> in greater detail)
> 
>   If the tag is on it it is broke, when it is gone it is not.
> -- 
>    Ron  KA4INM
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