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Technical Safety > Operation Readiness

Asset Register & Computerized
Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

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Asset

In the realm of technical safety, assets refer to the physical components, equipment, and systems integral to the operation of a facility or project. This includes items such as tanks, valves, safety equipment, and instrumentation, each categorized and documented in an asset register to support risk management, maintenance planning, and compliance tracking.

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS )

CMMS is a digital tool that organizes, tracks, and manages the lifecycle of assets. It centralizes data for asset inventory, maintenance schedules, failure analysis, and performance tracking.

Key Components of a CMMS

1. Asset Register

  • A detailed inventory of assets, including their location, status, criticality, and associated safety requirements.

2. Maintenance Scheduling

  • Automated workflows to plan preventive and corrective maintenance.

3. Failure Analysis

  • Tools for identifying trends and improving asset reliability.

4. Compliance Management

  • Ensures adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Steps in Asset & CMMS Implementation

1

Data Collection

Comprehensive identification and documentation of assets, including location and operational status.

2

Criticality Assessment

Assigning criticality ratings to prioritize maintenance and risk mitigation.

3

System Integration

Setting up the CMMS with asset details and linking it to maintenance schedules and safety compliance requirements.

4

Ongoing Monitoring

Regular updates to the system to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Storm Technical’s Contribution

Storm Technical, as a technical safety engineering consultant, specializes in desktop studies to develop and enhance asset registers and CMMS for clients. The company contributes by:

Conducting thorough asset documentation to build or update registers.
Implementing criticality analysis to identify safety-critical elements.
Providing recommendations for CMMS integration tailored to safety and operational needs.
Offering expertise in aligning maintenance practices with safety compliance requirements, ensuring risks are managed effectively over the asset lifecycle.