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Best Practices Maintenance: General Practices
1.
Is the total organization focused on asset utilization/optimization?
Yes
No
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2.
The maintaining function is perceived as value added by (check all that apply):
(Required.)
Management
Operations
Maintenance
Stores and purchasing
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3.
The maintenance data collection system (eg: CMMS/EAM) is utilized by (check all that apply):
(Required.)
Management
Operations
Maintenance
Stores and purchasing
4.
Operators are used for first line maintenance functions:
In all areas
In some areas
In a few areas
Not used at all
5.
Overall equipment availability is calculated on key assets, processes, and facilities:
90% or more
60 to 89%
30 to 59%
Less than 30%
6.
Operational decisions are made taking into account equipment reliability/availability:
90% or more of the time
60 to 89% of the time
30 to 59% of the time
Less than 30% of the time
7.
The appropriate soft skills training classes (e.g. communications, change management & leadership)have been conducted for appropriate personnel:
90% of more of the personnel
60 to 89% of the personnel
30 to 59% of the personnel
Less than 30% of the personnel
8.
The approriate technical training classes have been conducted for appropriate personnel:
90% of more of the personnel
60 to 89% of the personnel
30 to 59% of the personnel
Less than 30% of the personnel
9.
Does the maintenance program comply with regulatory requirements and programs?
Yes
No
10.
Are the financial effects of equipment availability/reliability understood and communicated to everyone?
Yes
No
11.
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