When is reviewing logs commonly done?

• A. Before shifts only
• B. During shifts only
• C. After shifts only
• D. Before, during, and after shifts to verify what equipment has been issued

Answer: (D)

Reviewing logs is a continuous control activity that keeps track of equipment issued, who has it, and its current status. Doing this before shifts helps you know what should be available and who is assigned, reducing confusion at the start. Checking during shifts captures changes as they happen—items issued, swapped, or replaced—so the record stays accurate in real time. After shifts completes the loop by confirming what was returned, what remains in use, and updating inventory and maintenance needs, which supports reconciliation and audits. Because each time point catches different kinds of gaps, reviewing logs before, during, and after shifts provides the most complete picture of equipment issued. Focusing on only one phase misses changes that occur at other times—for example, items issued during a shift or items not returned by the end of the shift.