A well-constructed inspection plan enhances
the likelihood and magnitude of successful and
sustained deployment. The discussion that
follows is more about codifying the structure
of an inspection plan, including the tasks and
main features that should be incorporated when
writing a plan.
Modern reliability and asset management
programs expect documented, procedure-based
work plans. is reduces the risk of variability,
uncertainty and drift over time. e plan is
best if it is consensus-based and continually
improved. Before considering the input of stake-
holders in writing the inspection plan, first get
everyone on the same page through training
or self-study on the fundamental elements of
Inspection 2.0.
Consensus-based inspection plans tap into
the knowledge and experience of skilled prac-
titioners, old-timers and others with valuable
craft skills. is provides a helpful foundation
related to the machine's operating conditions,
critical inspection points, reliability history and
known failure modes. It also establishes buy-in
or ownership among operators, mechanics, tech-
nicians and other stakeholders who will be asked
to both execute and respond to the plan.
Furthermore, a well-constructed inspection
plan communicates the importance of effort
and purpose. It documents that Inspection 2.0
differentiates considerably from the conven-
tional inspection practices of the past and that
these differences are necessary to achieve the
optimized level of machine reliability established
by the asset owner.
When writing your inspection plan, consider
the following topics:
Multiple Disciplines
For many (but not all) organizations, inspec-
tions should be cross-disciplinary. ey should
include lubrication, mechanical maintenance,
electrical, safety and operational inspections.
It makes little sense to conduct one survey for
lubrication followed by a similar survey for elec-
trical systems on the same machine. If your plant
has different maintenance planners for different
maintenance functions (mechanical, electrical,
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