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LUBRICANT RECEPTION & STORAGE
R5M Reception & Storage
Training
Many times, personnel are put in positions
with high expectations, yet no proper training
is provided to make sure both they and the
program succeed. From the very moment
lubricants are brought on-site, the personnel
handling them should be trained to do the
tasks they will be performing. Training with
the addition of procedures will help ensure that
all tasks are done properly.
A few examples of training in reception and
storage might include:
• How to inspect lubricants brought on-site
(may include oil analysis)
• How to practice FIFO to avoid lubricants
being stored for extended periods.
• How to read and access SDS on-site so
that if there is an accident involving the
lubricant, this can be readily available.
R6K Reception &
Storage KPIs
To measure and track the success of the
lubrication reception and storage practices, Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) should be used.
KPIs will show where the program is strong and
will also provide evidence on where the program
might need more attention. ere are a few
different measurements that can be taken in this
lubricant lifecycle.
A percentage of the new lubricant deliveries
arriving according to plant standards will help
grade the lubricant supplier. If lubricant cleanli-
ness goals for new deliveries are consistently being
met, then you would probably keep the supplier.
However, if lubricants are not meeting standards,
you might consider finding a different supplier.
Keeping a measurement of the lubricant inventory
rotation can help redefine lubricant minimum
and maximum volumes needed on-site. Training
KPIs can help determine if and when training is
needed for a successful program.
Lubricant Reception and
Storage Success
In the lubricant reception and storage
lifecycle, there are many key factors that can
help a lubrication program be successful. To
achieve this, crucial stakeholders such as the
lubricant supplier, warehouse personnel, and
the lubricant technicians must be considered.
Training and detailed procedures explaining
how tasks should be performed and how to
protect a lubricant's health are crucial to any
great lubrication program, and to the overall
reliability of any plant. ML
About the Author
Travis Richardson is an asso-
ciate technical consultant for
Noria Corporation. He holds a
Level II Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT)
certification and a Level II Machine Lubricant
Analyst (MLA) certification through the Interna
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tional Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML).
Contact Travis at trichardson@noria.com.
