Confined space entry safety. A confined space is anywhere not normally meant for human habitation in which access maybe restricted and the conditions in the confinement may be inadequate to support life or could cause engulfment. Obvious places are tanks, vessels, silos and below ground pits. The less obvious ones are cold rooms, areas of plant sandwiched between machinery and equipment, tip truck trays and open pit mines.Â
With Valentine’s Day only a week away, MW thought it would be fun to dive into what it takes to properly and safely maintain a chocolate factory. This newsletter will include tips for chocolate factory equipment maintenance and cleaning and safety tips that can be applied across manufacturing industries.Â
Two key tools in lean manufacturing are Process Confirmation and Layered Process Audits (LPA). Both play crucial roles in maintaining quality, improving reliability, ensuring adherence to procedures, and driving continuous improvement within a Lean framework.
What happens when you click a button? Let’s explore how CMMS, ERP, and SCADA systems work behind the scenes, delving into the digital pathways that transform clicks into meaningful actions.
Tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) is crucial for maintenance operations. With vast data at our disposal, we’re able to calculate the performance of our maintenance teams to narrow down all stats from Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Mean Time to Failure (c), and others. It is always challenging to have all the data at your fingertips.
This article provides an overview of several of the most important root cause prevention techniques to minimize corrosion, scaling, and fouling in steam generating systems.  A follow-up piece will outline instrumentation that is vital for these efforts.
Following up on last year’s Reliability and Maintenance Book list, we have a new list for 2025 which includes more classic reads as well as the ones you requested in the comments! Please enjoy and let us know what you would like to see highlighted in 2026.
The Seven Cs are a way to help with the effectiveness of your procedures. The business unit of Operations is highly technical but most of all, it is human-centric, and as humans, we are prone to error and to bias. Using the Seven C’s can address the human variable in your procedure’s outcome, ultimately between success or failure.Â
Optimizing work order management requires strategic planning, effective use of technology, and continuous refinement of processes. By standardizing workflows, leveraging CMMS tools for task prioritization, minimizing response times, and integrating various business functions, organizations can significantly enhance their facility operations.
The world is increasingly turning towards renewable energy solutions to combat climate change and create a sustainable future. Solar engineering, one of the most promising fields in this energy transition, taps into the inexhaustible power of the sun. This comprehensive FAQ will delve into the key aspects of solar engineering, answering common questions and shedding light on this pivotal technology.
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