Understanding Equipment Statuses

Overview

Every piece of Equipment in JGID has an Equipment Status that indicates whether it can be used following an inspection.

The status is selected by the person performing the inspection and helps your organisation determine whether the Equipment is safe to remain in service.

Different industries and countries often use different terminology for Equipment Statuses. This article explains what each status means within JGID.

Pass

The Equipment has passed inspection and is considered suitable for use.

No issues were identified that would prevent the Equipment from remaining in service.

Fail

The Equipment has failed inspection and must not be used.

A failed inspection indicates that the Equipment no longer meets the required inspection criteria or has been found to be unsafe.

Depending on your organisation, you may also hear this referred to as:

Failed inspection
Defective
Condemned
Rejected
Unserviceable

Missing

The Equipment cannot be located.

This status is typically used when an item has been lost, misplaced or cannot be accounted for during an inspection.

It helps maintain an accurate Equipment Register until the item is either found or removed from service.

You may also hear this referred to as:

Lost
Misplaced
Missing in action (MIA)
Unaccounted for

Quarantine

The Equipment has been isolated from use while awaiting further assessment.

This status does not necessarily mean the Equipment has failed inspection. It simply indicates there is uncertainty about its condition and it should not be used until an appropriate person has assessed it.

Following assessment, the Equipment will normally either:

Pass and return to service, or
Fail and be removed from service.

Depending on your industry or region, similar terms include:

Isolated
Hold
Under investigation
Pending assessment
Pending inspection

Remove from Service

The Equipment has reached the end of its service life and must no longer be used.

This does not necessarily mean the Equipment has failed inspection. It may simply have reached its manufacturer's maximum service life, expiry date or another mandatory retirement requirement.

Depending on your industry or region, you may also hear this referred to as:

Retired
End of life
Expired
Permanently withdrawn
Decommissioned

Best Practice

Apply the Equipment Status immediately after completing an inspection.
Use Quarantine whenever there is uncertainty about an item's condition.
Use Remove from Service for Equipment that has reached the end of its allowable service life, even if it remains in good physical condition.
Keep Equipment Statuses up to date so your Equipment Register accurately reflects the condition of your assets.

Inspecting Equipment
Equipment Registers
Understanding Inspection Types