Project Management Terminology Starting with “W” – Easy Guide - Part 2

Project Management Terminology (Starting with “W”) - Part 2

21. Waste Reduction

Definition:
Efforts to minimize waste in project execution.

Simple Meaning:
Waste kam karna.

Example:
Optimized cutting plan for steel plates.

22. Workplace Safety

Definition:
Ensuring safe working conditions for workers.

Simple Meaning:
Safe working environment.

Example:
Helmet, gloves, safety harness.

23. Work Permit

Definition:
Official document allowing specific high-risk work.

Simple Meaning:
Dangerous kaam ke liye permission.

Example:
Hot work permit for welding.

24. Workaround

Definition:
Temporary solution to a problem.

Simple Meaning:
Temporary jugaad solution.

Example:
Temporary pipe support used till final structure ready.

25. Working Capital

Definition:
Funds required for day-to-day project operations.

Simple Meaning:
Daily kaam ke liye paisa.

Example:
Material purchase and labour payment.

26. Workforce

Definition:
Total manpower involved in project.

Simple Meaning:
Total workers team.

Example:
20 technicians + 5 engineers.

27. Workplace Layout

Definition:
Arrangement of equipment and materials at site.

Simple Meaning:
Site ka arrangement.

Example:
Material storage and crane movement plan.

28. Work Inspection

Definition:
Checking work quality at site.

Simple Meaning:
Site ka quality check.

Example:
Bolt tightening inspection.

29. Work Completion Certificate

Definition:
Document confirming completion of work.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam complete hone ka proof.

Example:
Signed certificate after pump installation.

30. Work Acceptance

Definition:
Formal approval of completed work by client.

Simple Meaning:
Client approval.

Example:
BSP accepts completed descaling system.

31. Work Delay

Definition:
Delay in completing scheduled work.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam late ho gaya.

Example:
Material delay causing erection delay.

32. Work Resumption

Definition:
Restarting work after stoppage.

Simple Meaning:
Band kaam dobara start karna.

Example:
Work restarted after shutdown period.

33. Work Discipline

Definition:
Maintaining order and rules at workplace.

Simple Meaning:
Site discipline maintain karna.

Example:
Following safety and timing rules.

34. Work Monitoring

Definition:
Tracking ongoing work progress.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam ko continuously check karna.

Example:
Daily supervisor inspection.

35. Work Control

Definition:
Managing and controlling work execution.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam ko control karna.

Example:
Ensuring work done as per plan.

36. Work Standard

Definition:
Defined standard for performing a task.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam karne ka standard.

Example:
Standard torque for bolt tightening.

37. Work Authorization Matrix

Definition:
Defines who can approve different types of work.

Simple Meaning:
Kaun kaam approve karega.

Example:
Engineer approves small jobs, manager approves major work.

38. Work Interface

Definition:
Coordination between different teams or departments.

Simple Meaning:
Different team ke beech coordination.

Example:
Civil + mechanical coordination.

39. Work Productivity

Definition:
Amount of output produced per unit of input.

Simple Meaning:
Kitna kaam hua per resource.

Example:
10 meters piping per worker per day.

40. Work Closure

Definition:
Final completion and documentation of work.

Simple Meaning:
Kaam ka final closure.

Example:
Final documentation and handover.

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