Planners glossary

Plain-language definitions for tasks, outcomes, open items, runs and more.

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Term	Meaning
Planner	The reusable plan. It defines the tasks and what each task needs.
Task	One step in the planner. Also called an inspection item in Inspection Planners.
Assignment	Sends the planner to people. It can be open-ended or repeat on a schedule.
Due date	A deadline created by a scheduled assignment. Each one is tracked for completion.
Submission	One run of the planner by a person or crew, with its outcomes and evidence.
Task outcome	What happened to a task: Completed, Couldn't complete, Doesn't apply or Not required.
Open item	A task that wasn't completed. It's included in the submission so the team can follow up.
Prerequisite	A task that must be done before another task, or before the planner can be submitted.
Shared planner	One run that everyone assigned works on together. Outcomes and forms are shared.
Criteria	The conditions an inspection item must meet, with a severity if they aren't met.
Control	An action that reduces a risk, such as a barrier, procedure or protective equipment.
Log-It	A photo-based record for documenting work or observations in detail. It can be linked to a task.
Tap in / Tap out	Start and stop your time clock for a task's time category.

Terms used across Ranes, such as Job, Group and Time category, are in the Ranes glossary.