Know who owns it, what changed and where the approved version lives
The Northstar Services plant hub for shift teams, area leads and site support.
Northstar Services is a fictional sample organization. The areas, roles and examples on this site are illustrations to adapt to your own plant.
Find the approved work instruction
Use the controlled document library, not a saved or printed copy.
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Search by area and document title
For example, search 'Line 2 packaging changeover' rather than a keyword like 'changeover' alone.
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Check the revision and effective date
Read the first page header. The status should read Approved, with an effective date on or before today.
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Use the current revision only
If two revisions appear, open the one marked Current. Do not work from the older one, even if it is bookmarked.
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Ask your area lead if it is missing or unclear
Name the document and the revision you found, so the owner can correct the library quickly.