# Pass a maintenance request to the next shift

Illustrative SOP v1.0. Adapt, test and approve before use.

## Owner

Shift lead; the maintenance team maintains the request procedure.

## Trigger

A request remains open at shift change.

1. Open the request and confirm the equipment reference and current status using example data.

2. Add the information the next shift needs, including the responsible team and any approved restrictions.

3. Review the handoff with the receiving person and record the next action.

4. Test the procedure with both shifts and revise any unclear instructions.

## Before starting

Access to the open request, the equipment reference and the approved restriction record. This example covers the administrative handoff, not equipment operation.

## When to pause

If the equipment reference or approved restriction is unclear, stop the administrative handoff and ask the maintenance lead to clarify. Do not infer that equipment is safe to operate.

## Completed sample record

Example request M-104; equipment DEMO-02; status awaiting maintenance review; receiving role night-shift lead; next action confirm review time.

## Acceptance check

Confirm the receiving lead can find the request, reads back the next action and knows which approved instructions apply.

## Maintenance trigger

Review after a change to the request system, team responsibilities or approved handoff requirements.

Reviewed by: __________  Effective date: __________  Next review: __________