Marshall Institute's Blog

1. Conduct a safety walk-through before the start of any Basic Equipment Care (BEC) workshop. Also conduct a safety and lock-out review before hitting the floor each day.
    
2. Cleaning is inspection! With over 17 years of TPM/TPR implementation experience, it still amazes me how effective cleaning is at exposing defects. I have learned that if I see dirt, I will find defects when we clean.
    
3. 5S is a great preparation activity for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM/TPR). It is fairly easy to implement and generally does not require a lot of maintenance resources. It can help show visible results and demonstrate that change is possible within the current environment.
    
4. Quantify the improvements in your Total Productive Maintenance (TPM/TPR) process by documenting improvements in parts cost, equipment efficiency, quality, and reduced oil consumption. Partner with safety and environmental programs by demonstrating the impact of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM/TPR) on safety and the environment. The more value you highlight, the more support you'll receive.

Greg Folts
President