Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

Which organization administers the Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) certification?

Answer: STLE

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) administers the CLS certification program.

When a lubrication specialist discovers that a recommended lubricant is unavailable, what is the most professional first step?

Answer: Consult the OEM manual and identify an approved equivalent

Consulting the OEM manual for approved equivalents ensures compatibility and maintains warranty while keeping operations running safely.

Root cause analysis (RCA) in lubrication failures is primarily valuable because it:

Answer: Identifies the underlying cause to prevent recurrence

RCA identifies the fundamental cause of a failure so corrective actions prevent the same failure from happening again.

A lubrication professional who discovers a safety hazard while performing their duties should:

Answer: Immediately report the hazard through proper channels

Promptly reporting safety hazards through established channels is an ethical obligation that protects personnel and equipment.

Which record is most critical for tracking the history of a lubrication program for a single machine?

Answer: Equipment lubrication history card or equivalent log

A lubrication history card documents oil changes, additions, and analysis results, providing a complete timeline for that machine.

In the context of professional lubrication management, an 'oil analysis trending report' is most useful for:

Answer: Detecting developing machine faults and predicting failures

Trending oil analysis results over time reveals deteriorating wear metal or contamination patterns that indicate an impending failure.

STLE's code of professional conduct requires CLS certificants to:

Answer: Maintain competence and act with honesty and integrity

STLE's code requires members to uphold integrity, maintain technical competence, and act in the best interest of the public and profession.