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Status Boards

When I served in the US Navy on board a ballistic missile submarine, the use of status boards was invaluable. I have adapted that concept and used it to help me and my staff keep track of 78 roof top units, 6 Liebert units, various compressors, boilers and countless other pieces of equipment. Along with a CMMS system, these boards gives us an overview of the equipment status within our 2.8 M sq ft facility.

I have added information, such as when the last state inspections were held, last time a major PM was performed, results of PM per equipment, and even tallied how many work orders have been created on each of our boilers (justification for replacement).

Using audio visual marker, we can use different colors to indicate different meanings. We have a section for notes, so when a call comes in we can quickly take notes, which has aided in troubleshooting.

So however you create your, I recommend adding a something to indicate when the board(s) were last updated, which is helpful to know if you have current data or not.

Reader tip provided by Mike Milenovic
Manager, Facilities Services
Eddie Bauer
Groveport OH

Thanks Mike - your stainless steel, diamond plate, Reliabilityweb.com coffee mug is on the way.

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