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www . machinerylubrication.com | January - February 2020 | 51 ML e team then can decide whether to discard, store or keep these items. If in doubt, throw it out. Straighten After removing everything from the lube room, it's time to set it all in order. Create and label a place for everything. Arrange lubricants in a manner that minimizes travel and waste while also providing optimal ergonomics. Bulk lubricant storage areas should be clearly labeled, easy to access and positioned to allow for the first-in/first-out (FIFO) methodology. Organize each work area and cabinet, making it visually obvious when something is out of place. You should be able to see everything needed for an area or cabinet with a quick look. Be patient and persistent. is process can take some time before you feel comfortable with how it looks and operates. Shine is step is all about cleaning the lube room and making it like new again. Now that the room has only what's needed and everything is in the right spot, you can clean intensely. is involves wiping down surfaces and transfer equipment, sweeping and vacu - uming the floor, degreasing, cleaning the inside and outside of cabinets, and mopping the floor. Go above and beyond the normal cleaning. Clean out oil-containment drains, repair sections of the floor, paint, improve the lighting, replace worn cabinets and parts, remove or update outdated postings, fix any leaks, etc. I like to say, "Clean it like you own it." Take pride in your cleaning so the result makes you feel good, like you accomplished something. Brag about it and show your team how good it looks. By keeping the lube room and the things stored inside it clean, you will help prevent the lubricants from becoming contaminated before they enter the machinery. Standardize Once the lube room is clean and organized, take pictures and laminate them for display. is will remind others of the cleanliness level expected in each area. Anything less than what's shown in the picture is unacceptable. By keeping a benchmark picture on each cabinet or workstation, you also will know exactly what and where things are inside the cabinet. When labeling, use color codes for stored lubricants, transfer equipment and machines to reduce the possibility of cross-contamination. ML Global Training Calendar ICML certification testing is available for most of the courses listed. Visit www.lubecouncil.org for certification information and test dates. For updated dates and locations, visit Noria.com/train February MACHINERY LUBRICATION I Cairo, Egypt • February 3 – 6, 2020 OIL ANALYSIS II Daegu, South Korea • February 10 – 13, 2020 OIL ANALYSIS II São Paulo, Brazil • February 10 – 12, 2020 MACHINERY LUBRICATION I Jakarta, Indonesia • February 10 – 13, 2020 INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS Georgetown, Guyana • February 11 – 13, 2020 MACHINERY LUBRICATION I La Paz, Bolivia • February 11 – 13, 2020 OIL ANALYSIS REPORT INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP Mandaluyong, Philippines • February 12 – 14, 2020 MACHINERY LUBRICATION I Cartagena, Colombia • February 18 – 20, 2020 OIL ANALYSIS II / PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION Lima, Peru • February 24 – 28, 2020 OIL ANALYSIS II Jakarta, Indonesia • February 24 – 27, 2020 MACHINE LUBRICATION II Kingston, Jamaica • February 25 – 27, 2020 MACHINERY LUBRICATION I Tampico, Mexico • February 25 – 27, 2020