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lubricants before dispensing ensures that the vendor has supplied the correct
lubricant.

Oil Storage
Correct labeling, including materials safety display system (MSDS), must be clearly
installed to ensure proper use of the contents. Proper stock rotation and storage
methods must be considered to prevent the possibility of the degradation of the phys-
ical, chemical, and cleanliness requirements of the lubricant throughout the storage
and dispensing phase.

Handling and Dispensing
Handling and dispensing methods must ensure that the health and cleanliness of the
lubricant meet the specifications required by the equipment. All opportunities for con-
tamination must be eliminated. Prefiltering of all lubricants should be performed to
meet the specific equipment requirements. Preventive maintenance activities involv-
ing oil drains, top-ups, sweetening, flushing, or reclaiming. Information should be
recorded and forwarded to the individual responsible for the oil analysis program
group in a timely manner. Record keeping of any activity involving lubricant con-
sumption, lubricant replacement, and/or lubricant top-ups must be implemented and
maintained.

Waste Oil
Oil deemed unfit for equipment usage must be disposed of in the correct storage con-
tainer for that type of lubricant and properly marked and labeled. The lubricant must
then be classified for the type of disposal and removed from the property without
delay. Long storage times allow for the introduction of contaminants and could result
in reclassification.

9.2.3 Baseline Signature
The baseline signature should be designed to gather and analyze all data required to
determine the current health of the equipment and lubricant in relationship to the
alarms and targets derived from the audit. The baseline signature or baseline reading
requires a minimum of three consecutive, timely samples, preferably in a short dura-
tion (i.e., one per month) to effectively evaluate the present trend in the equipment
condition.

Equipment Evaluation
Observing, recording, and trending operating equipment along with the environmen-
tal conditions, including equipment temperature readings, are required at the same
time as the lubricant sample is obtained. This information is used in troubleshooting
or detecting the root-cause of any anomalies discovered.