Implementing Preventive Maintenance

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Need for PM

Topics: The scope of PM; Good programs pay off; Costs cut dramatically; Inspections; Establishing maintenance routes; Steps in planning; Review; Decide; Implement; Maintenance job orders; Priorities; Scheduling

Learning Objectives:

• List the six functions of a typical PM Program.
• List the major benefits of PM.
• Explain the three stages involved in the planning process.
• Describe the function of the maintenance job order.
• Explain the use of a priority system.

Chapter 2: Setting Up a PM Program

Topics: Strategies for gaining support; Setting up the program; Organizing for action; Checklists; Securing cooperation; Setting up a lube program; Lubricating follow-through

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the elements needed to establish a preventive maintenance program.
• List the data that can be obtained from review of inspection reports.
• Distinguish between preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Explain the preparation of inspection checklists.
• Explain how to set up a lubrication program.

Chapter 3: Scheduling PM

Topics: Scheduling what it is and isn't; Long-range planning; Forecasting; Forecasting tips; Short-range scheduling; Scheduling meetings; Conducting the scheduling meeting; Measuring schedule compliance; Using work orders in scheduling

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the importance of scheduling to the maintenance program.
• Describe the role that the production department plays in maintenance scheduling.
• Explain the uses of forecasting and long-range planning.
• List the types of jobs that should appear on a weekly schedule.
• Explain how and why weekly scheduling meetings should be held.
• Measure compliance with scheduling.

Chapter 4: Controlling Work

Topics: Control of emergency work; Control of unscheduled work; Repetitive preventive maintenance services; Using the standing work order; Forecasting scheduled work; Forecasting planned scheduled work; Using the schedule effectively; Work order flow; Handling work assignments; Reporting labor and material use; The engineering work order; Span of control; Communications and control; Controlling specific types of work; Maintenance management network

Learning Objectives:

• List the criteria for assigning emergency status to a situation.
• Describe the use of the master schedule and standing work order.
• Describe the techniques for controlling emergency, scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance work.
• Explain the role forecasting plays in planning and scheduling.
• Report labor and material use.

Chapter 5: Quality Control

Topics: Before the job starts; Organizing materials; Tool control; Transportation and rigging; Contact with planning; Sizing up labor requirements; Control during the job; Actions at the worksite; After the work is completed; Follow-up report

Learning Objectives:

• List short cuts for obtaining spare parts and other materials that are often used in routine repairs.
• Estimate crew labor necessary for efficient job execution.
• Describe the supervisor's role at the work-site in terms of labor control, accident prevention, and quality control.
• Explain the role of quality control.
• Describe the steps involved in evaluating a completed job.

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