I made a mistake or damaged something and I am scared to tell the foreman

Do not hide it or keep working like nothing happened. Stop, make the area safe, document the condition with clear photos, and tell the foreman before the problem gets buried or someone else finds it.

Apprentice Workflow, Communication & Learning 3rd Year BLUE

Watch out

Do not hide damage, blame someone else, keep installing over it, or try a repair that makes it worse.

Check

Stop the task and keep the area safe.
Take a wide photo, close photo, and photo showing location/measurement if useful.
Say exactly what happened without a story.
Ask what the next move is before touching it again.

Steps

Stop the task and keep the area safe.
Take a wide photo, close photo, and photo showing location/measurement if useful.
Say exactly what happened without a story.
Ask what the next move is before touching it again.

Say this to your foreman

I made a mistake at [location]. I stopped and took photos. Do you want me to protect it, clean it, replace it, or leave it as-is until you see it?

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