WORKPLACE SAFETY THROUGH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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What is Involved?
To be effective, the preventive maintenance function should incorporate the following elements:
Planned replacement of the following components:
Reliability of components (equipment failure is usually caused by its least reliable component)
– check manufacturer's information
– check accepted industry best practices
Maintaining equipment service records
Scheduling replacement of components at the end of their useful service life
Acquiring and maintaining inventories of:
– least reliable components
– critical components
– components scheduled for replacements
– Replacing service-prone equipment with more reliable performers
By introducing the element of planning the maintenance function, you are likely to reduce your repair
and manpower requirements.
Exploratory maintenance to anticipate and prevent breakdowns. Diagnostic measures to analyze your
plant requirements include:
Operating and performing specifications of equipment
Past experience with components:
– inspection records
– servicing records
– replacement frequency
– inspected component failures
Regularly scheduled lubrication program:
– identify lubrication points on equipment
– colour code in order to identify lubrication frequency
– consult manufacturer and accepted industry best practices to establish lubrication schedule
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