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Preventive maintenance is a fundamental part of facility management. It can help to: Avoid costly repairs: Preventive maintenance can help identify potential problems before they become big disasters. Maintain safety: Regular inspections can help ensure equipment safety and prevent workplace accidents. Reduce operating costs: Preventive maintenance can help reduce the risk of breakdowns and operating costs.
Here are some types of preventive maintenance: Predictive maintenance: Uses sensors and advanced algorithms to predict equipment breakdowns and grounds maintenance needs. Prescriptive maintenance: Collects data from assets and uses it to determine the best time for maintenance. Periodic maintenance: Schedules assets for maintenance activities at periodic intervals based on the manufacturer's guidelines. Corrective maintenance: Fixes both small problems as well as big disasters. Reactive maintenance: A form of corrective maintenance performed after equipment breaks down or fails.
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