Maintenance Awareness Flashcards
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A production technician finds a machine leaking hydraulic fluid onto the floor. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Stop the machine, contain the spill, and report to maintenance
Hydraulic fluid leaks create slip hazards and indicate a potential system failure; stopping the machine and containing the spill prevents injury and equipment damage.
What is the purpose of a work order system in maintenance management?
Answer: To document, prioritize, and assign maintenance tasks
Work orders document requested tasks, assign responsibility, track parts used, and provide history for future planning and analysis.
In the context of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), what are autonomous maintenance tasks typically performed by?
Answer: Production operators themselves
TPM involves production operators in basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating their own equipment.
Which safety procedure ensures that stored energy (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) is safely released before maintenance begins?
Answer: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures control hazardous energy by locking energy sources and tagging equipment to prevent accidental startup during maintenance.
What is a 'zero-defect' mindset in maintenance awareness?
Answer: Striving to prevent defects through proper equipment care and inspection
A zero-defect mindset drives operators and maintainers to prevent defects at the source rather than catching them after they occur.
Compressed air lines should be bled (depressurized) before disconnecting because:
Answer: Pressurized lines can release stored energy and cause injury
Pressurized pneumatic lines contain stored energy that can cause fittings to fly off or equipment to move suddenly, injuring workers.
When should a production technician use a personal arc flash PPE kit near electrical panels?
Answer: Whenever working within the arc flash boundary of energized electrical equipment
Arc flash PPE must be worn whenever an authorized worker enters the established arc flash boundary of energized equipment, as defined by an arc flash hazard analysis.