Mechanical Integrity

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Mechanical Integrity

• Written Procedures

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Lesson Objectives

• Describe Required Written Procedures for
  Establishing an MI Program
• List Acceptable Sources of Information for
  Writing MI Procedures
• Describe How to Implement the Program for MI
  Procedures

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Discussion of Requirement

• OSHA Wants Employers to Have Systems to Define
  and Exercise PM Programs
• Procedures are Required to Ensure On-going
  Mechanical Integrity of Each Tag Item
• Can be Covered as a Group if Sufficiently
  Similar, e.g.
• Hot Service Centrifugal Pumps
• Atmospheric Storage Tanks
• Documentation is Required on Results
• Procedures Shall Follow RAGAGEP
• Vendors and Manufacturers Should be Consulted for
  Procedure Information
• Employee Input is Required

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Required Procedures

• Procedures for a MI Program
• Procedures for Safe Work Practices
• Manufacturers Recommended Maintenance Procedures
• On-Line Maintenance Procedures
• Inspections and Tests Required to Ensure
  Integrity
• Inspection and Test Frequency
• Any Required Special Safety Equipment
• Employee Input is Require

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Procedure Characteristics

• Required Unless Employee Input States Otherwise
• Steps to Safely Complete a Maintenance Task
• Instructions to Address Criticality and
  Complexity Issues
• Sufficient Detail to Ensure Integrity will be
  Restored
• Sufficient Detail to Allow Employee to Know When
  Task is Complete
• Safety Equipment and Precautions Required
• Operational Concerns
• References to Manufacturers Guidelines and Other
  Information for Basic Guidance when Appropriate

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Implementing the Procedures Program

• Issue Procedures to Involved Employees
• Train Personnel
• Establish
• Responsibilities for Performance
• Methods to Monitor Performance
• Methods for Auditing the Program
• Take Corrective Actions on Timely Basis
• Document and Keep Current all Elements of the
  Procedures Program
• Incorporate Management of Change Into MI Program