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There are times when particular situations call fo

There are times when particular situations call for more than one root cause but this is quite normal.

What’s not normal is to stop at one level after you’ve found only one root cause.

Typically, with most RCAs there are three types of roots:
*Physical – these are generally the mechanical parts that have failed.
*Human – these can be the human related causes such as fatigue or neglect.
*Latent – these are usually related to the correct tools or procedure.

Let’s make sure that all aspects are properly investigated and that we’re not doing a shallow cause analysis!

Check out the link below for more details:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/rci-on-demand-courses/

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Wishing everyone a joyous thanksgiving, filled wit

Wishing everyone a joyous thanksgiving, filled with laughter, happiness and lots of food.

We are grateful for our affiliates; Reliability Center Inc, Conscious Reliability, @eastpartnership, R2 Reliability Pty, 5th Order Industry, PM ProLearn for welcoming us into the family and helping us to navigate the way forward.

Thank you to all of our customers and connections for allowing us to be a part of your journey.

Have a great thanksgiving!

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RCM-R® evaluates functional failures that are sig

RCM-R® evaluates functional failures that are significant.

Functional failures may be classified as critical, noncritical, or hidden failures.

Critical failures are those having adverse consequences for the organization by putting the achievement of business goals at risk. Functional failures affecting production capacity are classified as critical as they carry economic risks.

There are failures that do not impact production capacity, but their economic consequences are still significant because of the elevated cost of repairing or replacing worn-out machinery or increases in energy consumption.

When failures have the potential to put the health or safety of people at risk, they are also considered critical.

If the company image or reputation is affected by the loss of a function, such an event is considered a critical functional failure.

Join us for the December Hybrid sessions from 10am-12 noon EST on 10, 15, 17 & 22 Dec, 2021 as we cover RCMR.

Sign up here:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/event/rcm-r/

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Did you know there are actually six different lubr

Did you know there are actually six different lubrication degradation mechanisms; Oxidation, Thermal Degradation, Microdieseling, Electrostatic Spark Discharge, Contamination and Additive Depletion?

Even though Microdieseling and Electrostatic Spark Discharge can fall under Thermal Degradation, they have unique mechanisms through which they are formed and produce different types of deposits.

For instance, Microdieseling requires entrained air moving from a low pressure zone to a high pressure zone and can show some cavitation on the inside of equipment whereas ESD is characterized by small sparks which burn the filter membranes!

Each of these mechanisms have tell-tale signs to identify them and unique properties.

In our On Demand course, we talk about these signs, tests that should be performed and of course methods of dealing with thee mechanisms.

Check it out:
https://www.eastpartnership.org/collections?category=lubrication

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When examining the Improvement Loop, we must take

When examining the Improvement Loop, we must take a look at the Planning Quality.

Here are some questions which should be asked when examining the planning quality:
*What is your estimating accuracy when it comes to labour hours / cost?
*Where are your biggest inaccuracies?
*What are the most common causes of delays during jobs (set up a simple system to track this)?
*Is the planner receiving feedback forms?
*Is the planner putting any of the feedback into action?

In the Maintenance Planning & Scheduling On Demand course from Erik Hupje of R2 Reliability, we talk more about this!

For more details on the modules check out: http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/mps/

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Did you know that your warehousing staff may have

Did you know that your warehousing staff may have some small role to play in the degradation of your lubricant via microdieseling?

This is one of the concepts Bob Latino & I discuss in the chapter on microdieseling in our new book, “Lubrication Degradation - Getting into the Root Causes” published by CRC Press!

We looked at the hypothesis of the viscosity of the oil being too high which could cause a splash into the sump thus introducing air.

One of the ways this could happen is if the required viscosity was not available and a higher viscosity substituted.

Why would anyone do that?

There are three main hypotheses behind this substitution:
->Supplier was not able to supply the required viscosity
->Site did not have the required viscosity in stock
->Warehousing dispatched the wrong viscosity (it happens!)

If they dispatched the wrong viscosity, then is there a less than adequate procedure for dispatching lubricants or is there a less than adequate procedure for receiving lubricants by the maintenance / operations teams?

These are some of the areas we explore!

Our book is now available for Pre-Order and should be on the shelves by December 2021!
https://www.routledge.com/Lubrication-Degradation-Getting-into-the-Root-Causes/Mathura-Latino/p/book/9781032171579

We’re very excited that we get to share this information with you and help you to get to the root causes plus it makes a great Christmas gift!

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RCM-R® analyses are founded on business goals bas

RCM-R® analyses are founded on business goals based on stakeholders’ expectations as they were conveyed down to the operations level.

Maintenance management decisions need to be based on facts converted into relevant information.

RCM-R® is a very effective process for determining maintenance tasks for critical physical assets, particularly when applied in the maintenance and operational phase of their life cycle.

Thus, data integrity at the task level is a must for attaining optimum asset reliability as a result of an RCM-R® assessment.

Relevant data coming from corrective and proactive work orders is a key factor for establishing the current state of a critical asset performance to set out the basis for improvement.

Asset data integrity is a complex process existing at both the task and the strategic business levels.

Join us for the December Hybrid sessions from 10am-12 noon EST on 10, 15, 17 & 22 Dec, 2021 as we cover RCMR and what you need to know.

Sign up here:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/event/rcm-r/

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Join us for our On Demand HERT workshop! This wor

Join us for our On Demand HERT workshop!

This workshop is a natural follow-up to behaviour-based safety implementation and focuses on providing a rigorous understanding of human error, including causes and deficiencies resulting in human error, proven proactive error reduction techniques, and methods to improve human performance.

This process can best be introduced using first line supervision and Environmental, Health and Safety professionals as the drivers to uncover and manage potential human error traps.

When the concepts of this class are fully utilized safety incidents and accidents will significantly decline, resulting in substantial progress in your journey to safety perfection.

Do you experience Human Errors in your facility?

How can you reduce them?

Take a look at the content covered and be sure to sign up for the workshop to address these issues!

Check out the link below for more details:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/rci-on-demand-courses/

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There’s a difference between the LLA & MLA certi

There’s a difference between the LLA & MLA certifications offered by ICML.

The LLA certification represents the Laboratory Lubricant Analyst while the MLA is the Machine Lubricant Analyst.

The LLA (Level I) will become familiar with these four main categories as shown below:
*Sample Handling and Preparation (30%)
*Lubricant and Health Monitoring (30%)
*Reagent Management (20%)
*Instrument Calibration (20%)

All of these conform to the ISO 18436-5 Category I, Annex A.

Use the code SRS20 to get a 20% discount on this exam prep On demand Course facilitated by Michael Holloway of 5th Order industry

http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/lube-cert-prep/

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The RCM-R® process entails 4 sub-processes compri

The RCM-R® process entails 4 sub-processes comprising 10 steps:
*Pre-Work Phase
Step #1 – Ensuring Data Integrity
Step #2 – Asset Criticality Analysis
*RCM per SAE JA1011
Step #3 – Context and Performance Level
Step #4 – Causes and Effects
Step #5 – Detection
Step #6 – Consequences
Step #7 – Strategies
*Fine Tuning
Step #8 – Data Analysis
Step #9 – Tasks
*Implementing and Sustaining
Step #10 – Continual Improvement

Join us for the December Hybrid sessions from 10am-12 noon EST on 10, 15, 17 & 22 Dec, 2021 as we cover RCMR.

Sign up here:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/event/rcm-r/

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What exactly is LORA? LORA is the acronym for Lev

What exactly is LORA?

LORA is the acronym for Level Of Repair Analysis.

It informs Maintenance, Supply, Budget and Life Cycle Strategy decisions based on whether to Repair, Replace, or Discard failed parts.

This course covers all elements of a well-designed and executed Level of Repair Analysis!

It is a comprehensive on-demand course provides the flexibility to attend high-quality training where and when you prefer.

It consists of four modules:
*Lesson 1 - Introduction to LORA
*Lesson 2 - Noneconomic Analysis
*Lesson 3 - Economic Analysis
*Lesson 4 - Sensitivity and Decision Analysis

Join Dr Lucas Marino as he delivers this amazing course On Demand (as per your own schedule!) on the East partnership platform!

https://www.eastpartnership.org/courses/level-of-repair-analysis?ref=2db620
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During the Improvement Loop, we take a look at Ide

During the Improvement Loop, we take a look at Identifying and Prioritizing.

In particular, if we examine Work Requests, some questions we can ask include;
*Are new work requests of the right quality?
*Is the template being used correctly?
*How many work requests are returned to the originator?
*Are the right people (still) involved in the daily review of work requests?
*How is this meeting effectiveness?

These are just some surface questions that we need to look at when identifying and prioritizing work requests.

In the Maintenance Planning & Scheduling On Demand course from Erik Hupje of R2 Reliability, we talk more about this!

For more details on the modules check out: http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/mps/

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After conducting some research, it was found that

After conducting some research, it was found that there are several reasons why RCM fails. Here are some of them:
*No Team Approach
*Poor Failure Mode Causation
*Little Knowledge of CM techniques
*Lack of RCM Process Training
*Baseless Periodic Task Frequency Calculation

RCM-R® capitalizes all these reasons for failure by applying a step by step procedure considering RCM within the Asset Management context.

The RCM-R® process goes all the way from selecting assets for its application through ensuring sustainable implementation.

Join us for the December Hybrid sessions from 10am-12 noon EST on 10, 15, 17 & 22 Dec, 2021 as we cover RCMR and all of the processes involved.

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The MLT I exam is one of the basic levels of entry

The MLT I exam is one of the basic levels of entry for anyone within the lubrication field.

This ensures that candidates can perform the basic functions of a Machinery Lubrication Technician and are knowledgeable in these areas:
*Maintenance Strategy (5%)
*Lubrication Theory (10%)
*Lubricants (15%)
*Lubricant Selection (15%)
*Lubricant Application (25%)
*Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10%)
*Lube Condition (10%)
*Lube Storage and Management (10%)

Interested in these! Then, let’s get you certified!

Use the code SRS20 to get a 20% discount on this exam prep On demand Course facilitated by Michael Holloway of 5th Order industry

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RCM-R stands for Reliability Centered Maintenance

RCM-R stands for Reliability Centered Maintenance Re-engineered.

RCM-R® is an optimized process for formulating failure consequence management policies for assets and processes, consisting of five pillars:
1.Data integrity
2.RCM per SAE JA1011
3.RAM analysis
4.Weibull analysis and
5.Continuous improvement.

Join us for the December Hybrid sessions from 10am-12 noon EST on 10, 15, 17 & 22 Dec, 2021.

Sign up here:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/event/rcm-r/

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Have you checked out the Maintenance Task Analysis

Have you checked out the Maintenance Task Analysis course facilitated by Lucas Marino of East Partnership?

The Maintenance Task Analysis Course supports the development of Maintenance tasks / procedures and Supportability Analyses for life cycle Managers along with so much more!

It is ideally suited for Technicians, Analysts and Managers from any industry!

The ROI of standardized procedures, proper support planning (supply, training, personnel, etc), and knowledge of your equipment is imperative to successful maintainers and asset managers!

Here’s a quick preview of the modules to be covered:
 An Introduction to Maintenance Task Analysis
 Performing Maintenance Task Analysis &
 Utilizing MTA Results

Check out the course today!

https://www.eastpartnership.org/courses/maintenance-task-analysis?ref=2db620

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In Module 9, we’re focusing on Reviewing and Imp

In Module 9, we’re focusing on Reviewing and Improvement.

Here are the lessons students will understand in this module:
*Continuous Improvement
*Reviewing Performance
*The Process Audit
*GEMBA Walks
*Reviewing Productivity

These are all very important during the review and improvement process.

In the Maintenance Planning & Scheduling On Demand course from Erik Hupje of R2 Reliability, we talk more about this!

For more details on the modules check out: http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/mps/

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As per Jesus Sifonte & James Reyes-Picknell, “RC

As per Jesus Sifonte & James Reyes-Picknell, “RCM-R® goes beyond what RCM alone can do.

The basic successful method as defined in SAE JA-1011 remains intact.

RCM-R® enhances that method, linking it to international standards for risk management and adding a degree of technical rigor rarely seen outside of the military, nuclear and aircraft industries.

It adds a great deal of emphasis on what it takes to implement the method successfully – not only as a project (as has so often been done with other RCM methods), but as a sustainable program, and on leveraging the analysis results to maximize value generation and align closely with the intentions and precepts of the new international standard for Asset Management, ISO 550013.”

Join us for the December Hybrid sessions from 10am-12 noon EST on 10, 15, 17 & 22 Dec, 2021 this year as we cover RCMR and what you need to know.

These sessions are a mix of On demand courses and Live sessions to better allow students to fully integrate RCMR into their applications.

Sign up here:
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Did you know that one of the key ways that air can

Did you know that one of the key ways that air can enter a system is through a defective component?

This is one of the hypotheses that Bob Latino & I look at under microdieseling in our new book “Lubrication Degradation - Getting into the Root Causes” published by CRC Press!

There are two main ways in which a component can become defective:
-> It could have been supplied by the OEM
-> Damaged during storage at the site

In both of these cases, we can dig a bit deeper to find the real root causes:
->There could have been less than adequate inspections at the OEM’s facility resulting in the supply of a defective component which could have led to air entering the system and causing microdieseling or

->Perhaps the site had less than adequate inspections for the integrity of the components. Thus, if components became damaged at the site during storage, it may not have been noticed due to these inadequate inspections. As a result we got air entrained in the system.

If these root causes aren’t addressed, then we could continue having the issue of microdieseling.

Our book is now available for Pre-Order and should be on the shelves by December 2021!
https://www.routledge.com/Lubrication-Degradation-Getting-into-the-Root-Causes/Mathura-Latino/p/book/9781032171579

We’re very excited that we get to share this information with you and help you to get to the root causes!

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Basic Failure Analysis is intended to provide faci

Basic Failure Analysis is intended to provide facility personnel the requisite skills and knowledge to eliminate the problems and chronic failures that they are experiencing everyday on the job.

Attendees are provided instruction on a unique 4-step process that guides them through the technique of solving problems and failures down to their root cause(s) using real world examples.

Additionally, BFA details guidelines for the support mechanisms necessary to implement countermeasures to identified root cause(s).

Due to its modular design, BFA exercises utilize examples of the different types of failures that are experienced by various organizations (safety, maintenance, environmental, administrative, process, operational, etc.).

This enables BFA to be tailored to meet the specific needs of plants and organizations.

Join us on 16th November, 2021 for a Live Instructor led session with the team from Reliability Center Inc. Basics of Failure Analysis will take place from 8am-4pm EST and only requires internet access!

Check out the link below for more details:
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