Equipment preventive maintenance checklist

Start by reviewing manufacturer maintenance recommendations for each piece of equipment. Add equipment-specific inspection points, adjust maintenance task frequencies based on operating conditions, and include reference values for acceptable ranges. Consider including equipment photos or diagrams. Feel free to rearrange sections as well based on your team’s inspection flow.

Focus first on safety-critical components that could cause injury if they fail. Next, prioritize items affecting production capability or product quality. Consider the consequence and likelihood of failure for each component. Items with both high failure probability and severe consequences deserve top priority, while those with lower impact can be addressed with less frequency.

Integrate the checklist into standard operating procedures and make completion mandatory before closing maintenance work orders. Provide proper training on inspection techniques and the importance of thorough documentation. Through Lumiform, you can make the checklist easily accessible in digital or physical form near equipment. Regularly review completed checklists with the team and recognize thorough inspection work to reinforce its value.