An inspection is useful when its purpose, evidence and limitations can be followed from beginning to end.
FIELD NOTES 02 / CONTEXT BEFORE CONCLUSIONS
Turn an asset list into a defined examination scope. Identify the question, material, access requirements and records needed before the site visit.
Scope register · Access requirements · Examination plan
Explore asset applicationsConnect the planned methods to identified locations. Record what is examined, the technique used and any practical limitations encountered.
Location references · Method records · Coverage notes
Explore inspection methodsKeep findings, context and exclusions together. Give the reviewing engineering team a clear record that can be related to the asset and its history.
Condition record · Referenced findings · Review items
View an illustrative reportAn inspection record supports further review. Acceptance criteria, engineering decisions, statutory obligations and any fitness-for-service assessment must be defined separately by the responsible parties.