A structured program to reduce waste and optimize productivity utilizing five terms beginning with "S" to create a workplace suited for visual control and lean operations:

The Five S' are:

1. Sort (Seiri) - to separate needed tools, parts, and the instructions from unneeded materials and to remove the latter.
2. (Seiton) - to neatly arrange and identify parts and tools for ease of use.3. (Seiso) - to conduct a cleanup campaign.4. (Seiketsu) - to conduct Seiri, Seiton and Seiso at daily intervals to maintain a workplace in perfect condition.5. (Shitsuke) - to form the habit of always following the first four S'.

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Asset Condition Management

Vibration and Ultrasound Together

Supplementing vibration testing with spectral analysis of the output signal from the ultrasonic detector can be a helpful tool when used for the analysis of bearing and other types of

Work Execution Management

Welding on Equipment “Tool Box Training”

Maintenance Supervisors should use this tool to train their maintenance techs, welders and contractors - 10-20 minutes - Post them in the Maintenance Shop after use

Electric Arc caused by welding

...(Caution: follow these recommendations only if you want to stop self induced failures caused by welding)

Work Execution Management

Check Your PM Program to Eliminate Wasted Effort

If any of your PM inspections are not identifying corrective work (check your work order history) and there is no regulatory requirement for the inspections then remove them from your PM system.

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Work Execution Management

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Work Execution Management

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Work Execution Management

Prepare a Private Budget

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Asset Condition Management

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Asset Management

Asset Identification

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Work Execution Management

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Asset Condition Management

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Asset Condition Management

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