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Mistake & recovery · #040

Not reading the shop drawing before beginning fabrication

1st YearCoordination & Professionalism

Read the shop drawing completely before picking up a tool. Identify all dimensions, notes, gauge callouts, and connection types. Five minutes of reading p…

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Read the shop drawing completely before picking up a tool. Identify all dimensions, notes, gauge callouts, and connection types. Five minutes of reading prevents hours of rework.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Not reading the shop drawing before beginning fabrication. What’s the approved correction for this job?

Do not

Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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