A maintenance plan is a set of preventative tasks to be carried out on equipment to ensure availability, reliability, cost-effectiveness and maximize useful life. It should be based on manufacturer recommendations, industry protocols, and failure analysis. Safety recommendations include proper protective equipment, clean work areas, eye protection, orderliness, awareness of hazards, and care around moving parts. Preventative maintenance aims to observe equipment condition and prevent failures through regular upkeep. Lubricants include mineral, vegetable, animal and synthetic oils. Viscosity measures fluid resistance and is measured in centiStokes at 40°C, along with a winter/summer rating. Maintenance records track routine tasks, workloads, lubrication, inspections, repairs