All tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles are to be kept in a condition that will maximize the safety of all personnel.  

All employees will use tools and equipment in the manner in which they are intended and will receive training and instruction in their safe operation. Employees will participate and apply the training received.

• DO NOT attempt to use any tool or equipment that you are not competent with or cannot use safely 

• If you are unsure how to use the tool ASK your supervisor.

Employees must report all observed defects to their Supervisor and the defective item must be taken out of service immediately attaching a “lock – out / tag – out” that identifies the defect.  All necessary repairs are to be conducted by qualified person.      

To accomplish our maintenance program goals, an inventory of all major tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles will be kept and updated yearly.  The results of any repairs or pre-job inspections will be documented on the “Tool & Equipment Inventory & Maintenance” form or utilizing HIPPO CMMS. (Supervisors discretion)

The supervisor shall be responsible for the application of the maintenance program in his/her area of responsibility.

To accomplish this, our Maintenance Program shall be maintained and shall include the following components:  

• HIPPO CMMS

• Adherence to applicable regulations, standards and manufacturers specifications;

• Services of appropriately qualified maintenance personnel; and

• Scheduling and documentation of all maintenance work.

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The supervisor shall be responsible for the application of the program in his/her area of responsibility.