Daily Preventive Maintenance Walkthrough

Complete this walkthrough daily to identify potential equipment issues before they cause downtime. Document any abnormalities and create work orders for issues requiring follow-up.

Industry: Manufacturing
Frequency: Daily
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Role: Maintenance Technician / Reliability Engineer
Total Items: 32
Compliance: OSHA Machine Guarding 1910.212, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), ISO 55000 Asset Management

Visual Inspection

Check for leaks, guards, and e-stop functionality.

No leaks observed (oil, coolant, air, hydraulic)?
Leaks found
Leak Locations
Guards in place; e-stops functional and tested per policy?
Guard/e-stop issues

Uptime Risks

Identify abnormalities and service lubrication points.

Abnormal sounds/vibration/heat flagged and logged?
Flags logged
Asset IDs Flagged
Lubrication points serviced per schedule?
Points serviced

Pre-Shift Verification & Setup

Initial verification before operations begin

Operator / Inspector Name
Date
Shift Number
Production Line / Area
Previous shift handover notes reviewed?

Safety Protocols & Compliance

Verify all safety measures are in place per OSHA standards

LOTO procedures verified for all equipment?
All machine guards in place and secured?
Emergency stop buttons tested and functional?
Required PPE worn by all operators?
Safety signage visible and current?

Equipment & Operational Readiness

Verify equipment is calibrated and operational

Equipment calibration current and documented?
All gauges and instruments reading correctly?
Lubrication schedule maintained?
Any abnormal sounds, vibrations, or leaks?

Quality Control Standards

Verify product quality meets specifications

Current specifications/work instructions available?
First article inspection completed?
Measurement tools calibrated and in tolerance?
Reject/scrap rate within acceptable limits?

Housekeeping & Work Environment

Workplace cleanliness and environmental conditions

5S standards maintained (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)?
Spill containment and cleanup supplies available?
Ventilation adequate in work area?
Waste properly segregated and disposed?

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Why Use This Daily Preventive Maintenance Walkthrough?

This daily preventive maintenance walkthrough helps manufacturing teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for maintenance technician / reliability engineer professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.

Ensures compliance with OSHA Machine Guarding 1910.212, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), ISO 55000 Asset Management. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Daily Preventive Maintenance Walkthrough cover?

This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 7 sections: Visual Inspection, Uptime Risks, Pre-Shift Verification & Setup, Safety Protocols & Compliance, Equipment & Operational Readiness, Quality Control Standards, Housekeeping & Work Environment. It is designed for manufacturing operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this Daily Preventive Maintenance Walkthrough?

This checklist is designed for Maintenance Technician / Reliability Engineer professionals in the manufacturing industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.