Using The TPM Inspection Form

TPM Inspection Form Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Provides a platform to summarize where and how often we need to inspect. This “high-level” document can be used in reference to an entire machine or it can be a specific device on the machine. Objective Using a “plan view”  the TPM Inspection Form supplies a

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Using The 30 Day TPM Action Log Form

30 Day TPM Action Log Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary The central point of communication for specific actionable items required completed in the next 30 days. Used to ensure the documentation of both problems and solutions while assigning a responsibility to an individual through completion. This log can be used to ensure that no

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Using The Autonomous Maintenance Form

Autonomous Maintenance Form Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Provides the information necessary to systemize the maintenance requirements of a machine or part of a machine so that the operators can autonomously maintain specific elements of a maintenance without needing other department support. Objective The objective of this use of our Autonomous Maintenance form is

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Using The Abnormality Assessment Form

Abnormality Assessment Form Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Provides criteria, with examples, for auditing, evaluating, and benchmarking your TPM program to provide an objective measurement for each element of TPM. The form is intended to be used for tracking the improvement of the area being improved over time. In addition, the form allows for

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Using The One-Point Lesson Form

One-Point Lesson Form Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Provides a 5 minute lesson on the subject of choice, used to teach knowledge and skills necessary for autonomous maintenance, for both new employees and senior operators to reference. This is an excellent information transfer tool and is the autonomous training portion of TPM methodology. Objective

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Using The OEE Work Sheet Form

OEE Work Sheet Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Assists in the understanding of the dynamics of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and provides clarity to the equation of OEE. This is intended to help us develop our current state and increase the overall percentage with the use of our TPM program. Objective Help employees understand

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Using The TPM Inspection Cards

TPM Inspection Cards Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary These cards are linked by color code for frequency, by part number they represent, by check sequence, and by description to the Autonomous Maintenance Standard Form. Objective To visually represent checks in a TPM program to prevent mistakes in maintenance. Summary of Steps Complete TPM Inspection

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Using The TPM Tag Register Form

TPM Tag Register Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary The TPM Tag Register Form is to be used for the documenting of items identified during your TPM program. This form can be used during a workshop or for an ongoing program to ensure that all tagged items are tracked. Objective A single point of control

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Using The Workshop Feedback Form

Workshop Feedback Form Topic Any Workshop Summary This form is a comprehensive way to receive feedback from workshop participants and is used to improve future workshops. Objectives To assess the performance of the facilitator, participant’s perspective, teamwork component, and the value of the workshop. Summary of Steps After the completion of any workshop: At the

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