Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Equipment Audit Checklist
Evaluate the effectiveness of equipment maintenance practices, operator care, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and performance. This checklist helps identify gaps in TPM implementation and supports continuous improvement in maintenance management.
This checklist template is designed for manufacturing, development, management, warehousing and focuses on Are operators performing daily basic checks such as cleaning, inspecti, Is equipment kept clean and free from dust, leaks, and contamination t, Are abnormal conditions identified and reported promptly.
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- Is equipment kept clean and free from dust, leaks, and contamination t
- Are abnormal conditions identified and reported promptly
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1. Are operators performing daily basic checks such as cleaning, inspection, and simple condition verification before and during equipment use?
Clauses:
Operators take ownership of equipment condition through routine checks that help prevent deterioration and early failures.
Recommendations:
Embed a simple daily checklist into shift start routines and ensure it is consistently followed.
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2. Is equipment kept clean and free from dust, leaks, and contamination that could affect performance or safety?
Clauses:
Clean equipment allows early detection of abnormalities and reduces risk of breakdowns.
Recommendations:
Define cleaning standards and assign clear ownership per machine or area.
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3. Are abnormal conditions (noise, vibration, leaks, overheating) identified and reported promptly?
Clauses:
Operators are able to detect early warning signs of equipment failure.
Recommendations:
Train operators to recognize abnormal conditions and ensure a simple escalation process exists.
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4. Is there a preventive maintenance plan defined for critical equipment and followed consistently?
Clauses:
Maintenance is scheduled based on time, usage, or condition to prevent unexpected failures.
Recommendations:
Ensure all critical equipment is included in a structured PM system.
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5. Are preventive maintenance tasks completed on time and documented properly?
Clauses:
Planned maintenance activities are executed as scheduled without significant delays.
Recommendations:
Monitor PM compliance rates and investigate recurring delays.
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6. Are spare parts and critical components available when needed to avoid extended downtime?
Clauses:
Maintenance delays due to missing parts are minimized.
Recommendations:
Maintain a defined list of critical spare parts with minimum stock levels.
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7. Is equipment operating reliably without frequent breakdowns or recurring faults?
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Machines should demonstrate stable and predictable operation.
Recommendations:
Track breakdown frequency and focus on eliminating repeat failures.
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8. Are equipment performance issues (loss of speed, output, or efficiency) identified and addressed?
Clauses:
Performance degradation is detected early and corrected.
Recommendations:
Monitor key performance indicators and investigate deviations.
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9. Are maintenance activities and breakdowns recorded in a way that supports analysis and improvement?
Clauses:
Data is available for identifying trends and root causes.
Recommendations:
Use standardized logs or a digital maintenance system.
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10. Are improvement actions implemented based on maintenance data, operator feedback, or recurring equipment issues?
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The organization uses maintenance insights to improve equipment design, operation, and reliability.
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Regularly review failure patterns and convert them into Kaizen or engineering improvement actions.
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