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Using Ad Hoc Checklists

Create checklists with no fixed schedule that can be run manually when needed, using the ad hoc frequency type.

Updated over 2 months ago

Ad hoc checklists are designed for flexible use. They don’t run on a fixed schedule; you can trigger them manually at any time or through automated means through the use of trigger tasks. Ad hoc checklists can also be defined as Global, which means you can create them once and use them at any location.

Use ad hoc checklists to track irregular events, such as inspections, audits, or employee onboarding tasks.

How to Set Up an Ad Hoc Checklist

  1. Go to Operations > Checklists

  2. Click Add

  3. Choose Ad Hoc from the Type dropdown

  4. Choose whether the checklist is global or site-specific (only available if you have permission to add/edit Global Checklists)

  5. Build your checklist as usual

  6. Click Publish

Running an Ad Hoc Checklist

Important: Users must have permissions to view checklists and to run adhoc checklists in order to run them.

From the web:

  • Go to Ops > Checklists

  • Click the three-dot menu next to the checklist

  • Select Run

  • Fill in all the required fields

From the mobile app:

  • Tap the Ad Hoc icon that appears in the bottom right of the Checklist tab

  • View the full list of available ad hoc checklists

  • Tap the checklist you want to run

  • Fill in all the required fields

Things to Know

  • Once linked in a trigger task, an ad hoc checklist can’t be deleted or returned to draft until it's been unlinked.

  • Multiple trigger tasks can point to the same ad hoc checklist.

  • Ad hoc checklists that have run appear in reporting like any other checklist.

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