What is Plant Safety?
All workers should wear the required safety gear while on the premises. The equipment must also be kept clean and properly maintained. Wearing loose clothing or jewelry while on the job should be avoided. Additionally, individuals with long hair must keep it tied back when working near moving machinery.
Importance of Plant Safety Services
Proper maintenance of facilities and equipment is essential to achieving a high level of quality, reliability, and efficiency. It helps sustain and enhance the operational efficiency of plant facilities and contributes to overall revenue by reducing production downtime and operational disruptions.
Types of Plant Maintenance
1. Preventive Maintenance
A system of scheduled and planned maintenance designed to reduce the risks associated with breakdown maintenance.
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Preventive Maintenance identifies weak spots (such as bearing surfaces, components under excessive vibration, etc.) through regular inspections and minor repairs, reducing the risk of unanticipated failures.
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It involves periodic inspection of equipment and machinery to prevent breakdowns and avoid harmful depreciation.
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Ensures equipment is kept in optimal condition to correct faults early.
Advantages of Preventive Maintenance:
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Reduces breakdowns and downtime
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Minimizes emergency repairs
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Enhances safety for workers
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Lowers maintenance and repair costs
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Increases equipment life
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Improves product quality
2. Breakdown Maintenance
Breakdown Maintenance or Corrective Maintenance is performed after the equipment fails and can no longer function properly.
For example: a motor won’t start, or a belt has snapped.
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In such situations, the maintenance team is called upon to diagnose and resolve the issue.
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After the problem is resolved, no further maintenance is performed until the next breakdown.
Advantages:
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Cost-effective for equipment with low downtime impact and minimal repair costs.
Disadvantages:
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Breakdowns may occur at inopportune times, resulting in rushed repairs and production delays.
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Reduces overall output.
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Increases the risk of accidents, compromising worker and machine safety.
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Direct loss of revenue.
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Not suitable for critical equipment such as cranes, lifts, hoists, and pressure vessels.
3. Scheduled Maintenance
A proactive strategy designed to prevent unexpected breakdowns through routine overhauls.
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Commonly used for cleaning tanks, building maintenance, and machine overhauls.
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Involves regular inspection, lubrication, repair, and overhaul of selected equipment.
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Prevents deterioration that could lead to failures.
4. Predictive Maintenance
A modern approach to maintenance that involves monitoring equipment condition using advanced tools and techniques.
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Uses human senses or sensitive instruments such as vibration analyzers, audio gauges, thermometers, and strain gauges.
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For example, an unusual noise from rotating machinery or excessive heat in a cable signals a potential issue.
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By monitoring equipment conditions continuously, maintenance can be performed just in time to avoid failure.
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Extends the service life of the equipment.
What are the Plant Safety Rules and Procedures?
Plant Safety Rules, Procedures, Codes, and Standards are designed to:
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Define safe working standards to be followed
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Assess compliance and performance against these standards
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Regulate human behavior to minimize workplace accidents
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Communicate the organization’s safety policy
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Support safe job performance, order, and security
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Provide a basis for disciplinary action in case of violations
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Help maintain workplace discipline
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Serve as the foundation for safety training
These rules can be statutory or non-statutory, but their importance is permanent and essential.
Objectives of Plant Safety
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Minimize breakdowns and keep equipment in good working condition at the lowest possible cost
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Ensure equipment is operational without interruption
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Improve the functional reliability of production systems
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Maximize the useful life of plant machinery
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Reduce the frequency of production disruptions
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Enhance the overall safety of the workforce
Why Trust TUV Austria Bureau of Inspection & Certification for Plant Safety Services?
Whether you’re adhering to statutory regulations or internal corporate safety procedures, TUV Austria Bureau of Inspection & Certification ensures your plant operations meet international standards.
We offer a wide range of Plant Safety Services to support a safer, more efficient industrial environment. Our certified inspectors assess workplace risks and guide you in implementing preventive strategies to avoid accidents and minimize downtime.
Our Plant Safety Services Include:
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Process and Plant Safety Audits
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Calibration Services
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Inspection of Storage Tanks, Pipelines, Steel Pipes, Valves, and Pumps
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