An interrupted task is safer to resume when the last completed step is written down than when it is reconstructed from memory. Use a short stop note whenever an adult operator leaves a workbench or hands work to someone else.
Record the state, not a guess
Write the job name, the last action completed, the remaining question and the time of the note. Examples include “artwork proof awaiting approval” or “sample returned to labeled tray.” Do not write that a process is complete unless it has actually been checked.
Keep the area orderly, follow current equipment guidance, and use appropriate protective measures, ventilation and attended operation. A written note supports a safe workflow; it is not a substitute for instructions, safeguards or an inspection.
Make the restart deliberate
When returning, read the note, inspect the immediate workspace and confirm the next action before continuing. If anything is uncertain, stop and resolve that uncertainty rather than treating a prior note as permission to proceed.
For an AntBelt G1 planning workflow, attach the stop note to the job record. The hero is a safety-documentation graphic, not a depiction of active equipment operation.
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