Protective Devices are important for our equipment and for our own safety. My guest, Miles, shows us a real-world Protective Device and explains how it could prevent disaster. Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) gives us powerful tools to decide how to maintain Protective Devices so they are ready to protect us in the event things go wrong. [Read more…]
Everyday RCM
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is a time-honored, proven process that helps organizations achieve their Maintenance and Reliability goals. But, it’s often misunderstood and misapplied. In “Everyday RCM,” Nancy Regan sets forth RCM’s principles and purpose in a straightforward (and often fun!) manner using “everyday” examples. (She even gets Elvis, Batman, Chewbacca, and Vegas showgirls involved to help debunk some of RCM’s biggest misconceptions.) Enjoy!
Why should you proactively identify Failure Modes?
Identifying the right Failure Modes is an essential part of a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). One of the criteria for including a Failure Mode in an FMEA is if the Failure Mode is unlikely to occur, but has severe consequences. Doing so puts you in a position of strength to decide what, or if anything at all, should be done proactively to manage it. [Read more…]
Are you protected…?
What is a Protective Device? Why are Protective Devices important? And how do you properly take care of them? Watch as I explain all three. [Read more…]
Should You Follow Manufacturer Recommended Maintenance Schedules?
Manufacturer recommended maintenance tasks may be technically right for the machine. But watch to discover why not all maintenance tasks are one-size-fits all. [Read more…]
Inherent Reliability Explained
Do you ever feel married to your equipment? That’s because Inherent Reliability is like a marriage in one big way… [Read more…]
The Biggest Problem to Your Reliability Program Is…
The biggest problem to your Reliability Program is living in Reactive mode. In this video, I talk about how you can create a Proactive Reliability environment by doing two very important things. [Read more…]
How to Maintain your Most Important Machine
Who knew that a rogue poker player would teach me how to maintain our ???? ????????? “machine.” When we get this, everything else suffers, big-time. This is similar to a “safety time out.” [Read more…]
Human Error in Maintenance
Is Human Error in Maintenance the problem? Or are our processes and systems setting us up for failure? As responsible custodians, we need to correct the real problem. [Read more…]
Why is Proactive Maintenance Important?
It’s important to make sure you do the right Proactive Maintenance at the right intervals because you can catch things before they become serious failures. How a trip to the vet put it all in perspective for me… [Read more…]
An Effective Reliability Program Starts with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
How a construction site reminded me that an effective Reliability Program starts with RCM. When something new is built, the construction crew starts with the foundation. The same thing goes for a Reliability program. [Read more…]
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance
Are you living in Reactive Mode? Gain independence from your equipment by optimizing maintenance tasks so you can get the Reliability you need from your equipment. [Read more…]
Do you have to apply RCM on all equipment? A visit to my hometown gives us the answer…
A visit to Quincy Market in Boston clears up a big misconception about RCM. It isn’t feasible to do RCM on all your equipment. Here’s why… [Read more…]
The Difference Between RCM and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) Explained by a Daffodil
There is a big difference between Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Daffodils are a perfect way to explain the difference. [Read more…]
I Learned How to Optimize Maintenance When I Caught My Husband Cheating…
When I caught my husband cheating, I learned the two criteria for scheduling a maintenance task. Satisfy these two criteria to create an optimized maintenance plan. [Read more…]
What this Gorgeous Tree Taught Me about Periodically Reviewing Proactive Maintenance
Just as trees grow and change, so do circumstances that affect our equipment. That’s why it’s important to do this from time to time… [Read more…]