
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…]
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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!
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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Have you ever heard that Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is just for airplanes? Don’t believe it! Here’s how RCM came to be one of the most effective (and universal) Reliability improvement efforts an organization can implement. [Read more…]
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Unless you live in Fantasyland, there’s no silver bullet for achieving your equipment Reliability goals. Start at the beginning, with Reliability Centered Maintenance and watch your Reliability program come to life. [Read more…]
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It is often wrongly believe that ALL Failure Modes should be included in an RCM analysis. RCM gives us four specific criteria that dictate what Failure Modes should be in included in a properly executed RCM analysis. They are… [Read more…]
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When it comes to Physical Asset Management, we have to think beyond maintenance and remember that there are a lot of other things we have to consider… [Read more…]
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The most beautiful jewelry reminds me about something very important when it comes to Physical Asset Management. In our organizations, the untapped gold is… [Read more…]
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There are three important things we can learn about Inherent Reliability…from a cotton field! Watch as I explain what Inherent Reliability is. And, I discuss two important points any responsible custodian needs to know to achieve the Reliability that’s required from an asset. [Read more…]
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If you want to achieve your Maintenance and Reliability goals, here’s where to begin. But…don’t fall into the same trap I did…! [Read more…]