Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify maintenance requirements
- Plan maintenance
- Resources required to carry out maintenance are identified and secured
- A maintenance schedule is developed to provide reliable equipment performance with minimal disruption to production
- The maintenance schedule takes account of production schedules, equipment capability, special maintenance requirements and efficient resource utilisation and workplace environmental guidelines
- The maintenance schedule is recorded in the appropriate workplace format
- Responsibilities for implementing the maintenance schedule are defined and communicated
- Work areas and personnel affected by the maintenance program are consulted and advised of maintenance progress
- Monitor implementation of the maintenance schedule
- Contribute to the improvement of equipment reliability
- Equipment performance information is reviewed to identify patterns or trends
- Factors that affect equipment reliability are identified
- Production and maintenance personnel are consulted to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability
- Action is taken to improve equipment reliability
- The maintenance schedule and related programs and procedures are reviewed to reflect improvements