When it comes to adhering to federal and state standards in production, many plant and facility managers feel that it can be a losing battle. After all, the landscape of regulations changes frequently, and it can be very hard to keep track of all of the deadlines, requirements, and loopholes all at once.
Luckily, there are now many RCM design and asset integrity programs out there that are designed to help the people running these facilities to do an even better job with productivity and efficiency, as well as increase safety. They make a lot of the inspection process automatic and make it easier to train employees on the changing requirements and protocols.
One critical benefit to these techniques is that of improving visibility. On one level, an automated asset integrity system can manage hazards and incidents, and on the other hand, it can manage regulatory and policy requirements. But one of the best parts of this automated system is that all of the data is compiled neatly and is very easily searched for, so that it can be presented to the public or to investors at a moments notice.
Even though risk-based assessment is becoming more and more automated, the plain and simple truth is that there are still real people at the heart of operations, who take part in the responsibility for anything that goes wrong. By maintaining a reputation of visibility and transparency, these managers are essentially doing damage control for the future and making information available to all.
As confidence in operations increases, many managers notice an increase in productivity and profit. This has to do with the trust built up with a reputation of visibility. A customer base and affiliates who are happy to work with a company who adheres to all the regulations and safety laws won’t do too badly, either.
Don’t wait when it comes to asset integrity and asset reliability — RCM processes may just save someone’s life or months of production. Increase your visibility and efficiency at the same time with the same software.
