What Are Actions?
Actions in Zeltask represent tasks that need to be completed by your team. They centralize all operational work—from planned maintenance to urgent responses—in one place.
[Screenshot: Actions module showing a list of work orders with different statuses and priorities]
Actions and Work Orders
Zeltask uses the terms Action and Work Order interchangeably. Both refer to the same thing: a task with a clear owner, deadline, status, and history.
What Actions Help You Do
The Actions module helps teams:
- Create clear, executable tasks
- Assign responsibility and set priorities
- Record evidence of progress or completion
- Track the status of each activity
- Maintain complete traceability for audits and reports
How Actions Connect to Other Modules
Actions don't exist in isolation. They connect to other parts of Zeltask:
| Connection | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Inspections | An inspection finding can trigger an action |
| Incidents | Resolving an incident often requires creating an action |
| Assets | Actions can be linked to specific equipment, building maintenance history |
| Locations | Actions specify where work should be performed |
| Inventory | Parts and materials used are logged against actions |
| Teams | Actions are assigned to individuals or teams |
[Screenshot: Action detail view showing linked asset, location, and assigned team]
Action Lifecycle
Every action moves through defined states:
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | Created, waiting to be started |
| In Progress | Someone is actively working on it |
| On Hold | Temporarily paused |
| Done | Completed |
This lifecycle provides visibility into what's happening across your operation.
Who Uses Actions
- Technicians execute actions assigned to them and log progress
- Supervisors create, assign, and monitor actions for their teams
- Managers review action history, track completion rates, and analyze workload
Next Steps
- Action Types — Learn about preventive vs. reactive actions
- Create an Action — Step-by-step guide to creating actions