Regular inspections lower the chances of one of your workers getting injured. Unfortunately, injuries do happen on the job, and most of the time, they are preventable. Inspections are a preventive safety measure for you and your employees.
Although your equipment might be in great shape one day, you’ll want to have it inspected after a tough job. If it does need a repair, don’t wait — make repairs immediately and play it safe.
Although safety is a priority, consider how damaged equipment can also affect productivity. When equipment fails, the workflow gets interrupted, and projects come to a halt. It’s impossible to complete a job if even one piece of equipment has broken down.
When projects are interrupted, you might not be able to stick to your schedule and meet deadlines. It is important for customers to know they can depend on you, and regular inspections help make sure your equipment is reliable for you, your workers and your clients. To stay on schedule and meet your goals, you want to have all equipment working optimally.
With regular inspections performed by a trained technician, you will be able to make a repair before it leads to a much more expensive problem. Your equipment will run better, and you’ll extend its lifespan significantly with inspections and maintenance. The better condition your equipment is in, the less time you’ll need to spend on repairs, and the more work you can get done.
Ultimately, you will get a greater return on your investment if you run highly efficient equipment for a longer amount of time. Consider the circumstances in which you use the equipment. What is the environment? What are the weather conditions? You may need more inspections and maintenance than you might think.
Sometimes the value of expert advice is priceless. An expert is more likely to notice when parts or systems are damaged, which the untrained eye cannot see. It is not uncommon for heavy equipment to fail and most causes are preventable. Here are some of the top reasons why heavy machinery breaks down.
An inspector will perform tests, collect diagnostic codes, analyse data, and visually inspect equipment for leaks, broken or loose parts, excessively worn parts, or any potential problem areas. With an inspection checklist in hand, either on a device or on paper, a technician will make sure you don't miss anything and explain what to look for in the daily checks to your team.