Writing a Work Order

A work order may also be used within a company to communicate between departments or divisions. It may be generated by the rope access contractor and submitted to the customer, or it may be generated by the customer and submitted to the rope access contractor. The specific methods and equipment are not necessarily included here, but these aspects should be considered as they will influence other things, such as the number of staff required and time for completion. An estimated value, taking into consideration a particular rate of pay and the total hours required, will typically be included as part of the work order. This chapter presents the questions may be used as a guide for collecting the kind of information required for a work order. A work order is a potentially useful document for coordinating rope access services and ensuring clear understanding between parties.