Preventive Maintenance Optimization Checklist

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Asset Identification & Prioritization

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Focuses on accurately identifying critical assets and prioritizing them for optimization based on risk and impact.

Asset Count (Total)

Asset Count (Critical - High Risk)

Asset Count (Critical - Medium Risk)

Asset Count (Non-Critical)

Risk Assessment Methodology Used

Justification for Critical Asset Designation (For Top 5)

Criteria Used for Asset Prioritization

Asset Register / Inventory List

Date of Last Asset Prioritization Review

Current PM Program Review

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Analyzes existing PM tasks, frequencies, and procedures to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

Overall Description of Current PM Program

Total Number of PM Tasks Scheduled

PM Scheduling Method (Time-Based, Meter-Based, etc.)

Types of PM Tasks Currently Performed (Select all that apply)

Average Downtime per Equipment Failure (Hours)

Method for tracking PM Completion

List equipment with PM frequency exceeding manufacturer recommendations and reason

Data Collection & Analysis

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Gathers data on equipment performance, failure rates, repair costs, and downtime to inform optimization decisions.

Average MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for Critical Assets

Average MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) for Critical Assets

Total Maintenance Costs (Labor + Materials) per Year

Summary of Recent Failure Analysis Reports

Condition Monitoring Technologies Currently Used (e.g., Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography)

Date of Last Comprehensive Equipment Performance Review

Data Sources Currently Used for Maintenance Information

Upload Historical Work Order Data (CSV or Excel)

Task Optimization & Modification

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Re-evaluates specific PM tasks, including their necessity, frequency, and procedures, based on data and industry best practices.

Is the current PM task truly preventative, or mostly reactive?

Current PM Frequency (e.g., days, weeks, months)

Recommended PM Frequency (based on analysis)

Justification for frequency change (if applicable)

Does the current PM task require a specialized tool or skill?

Which components are inspected during this PM task?

If 'Other' selected for components, please specify:

Is the current inspection method adequate?

Recommendations for improving the PM task:

Condition Monitoring Implementation

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Explores and implements condition-based monitoring techniques to predict failures and optimize maintenance schedules.

Identify Initial Equipment for Condition Monitoring

Select Condition Monitoring Technologies

Initial Sensor Placement Count

Target Implementation Date for Sensors

Justification for Sensor Selection

Data Collection Frequency

Equipment Layout/Schematic

Acceptable Threshold for Early Warning

Resource Allocation & Training

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Assesses and optimizes the allocation of personnel, tools, and spare parts to support the optimized PM program.

Number of Maintenance Technicians Currently Assigned

Average Maintenance Technician Skill Level (1-5, 1=Entry, 5=Expert)

Current Allocation of Maintenance Technicians by Equipment Type

Description of Current Training Programs for Maintenance Staff

What areas of training are needed to improve efficiency and effectiveness?

Date of Last Maintenance Staff Skills Assessment

Budget Allocation for Maintenance Training (Annual)

Notes on resource constraints impacting PM optimization (e.g., staffing shortages, budget limitations)

Documentation & Reporting

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Ensures accurate documentation of the optimized PM program and establishes reporting mechanisms to track performance.

Summary of Optimization Changes

Estimated Cost Savings (Annual)

Reduction in Downtime (Hours/Year)

Reporting Frequency (PM Optimization Review)

Date of Last PM Program Review

Supporting Data (e.g., Failure Analysis Reports)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Tracked

Document Control Status

Document Version Number

Continuous Improvement & Review

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Establishes a process for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and refinement of the PM optimization checklist and associated procedures.

Last Review Date

Frequency of Review (in months)

Summary of Review Findings

Areas of PM Program needing further investigation/improvement

Action Items Identified during Review

Target Completion Date for Action Items

Overall PM Program Health (Post-Review)

Reviewer Name

Reviewer Signature

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