Fundamental Activities in Sustainability Development and Operations

摘要

As anyone who has been involved in the maintenance and operations of a facility must be aware,rncollection and analyses of data related to processes are fundamental is order to provide the mostrnefficient and thorough operations. Installed equipment may function perfectly to specifications;rnhowever, certain activities are necessary to ensure that the equipment operates as needed in arnparticular environment. Performance testing should verify operations as planned uponrninstallation. Preventive maintenance is designed to detect anomalies before vulnerabilities canrnbecome an issue during regular operations. Data collection and analyses can help identify notrnonly consistently deficient equipment but also problematic areas that were misSed as part ofrnperformance testing and preventive maintenance or as changes occur in the work environmentrnthat could affect operations. For example, a closed-circuit TV camera may be installed to detectrnapproach to subject material. The camera is proven to operate appropriately, and positioning isrnchecked tO determine that the desired materials are viewed. After installation though, an objectrnrearranged in the room, either intentionally or unintentionally, will obstruct the intended view ofrnthe camera. Regular performance testing should identify this issue upon scheduled activity, butrnreview'of data should immediately indicate issues and prompt investigation.rnThis paper addresses activities that must be defined and planned in order to appropriately sustainrnand operate physical protection systems within a facility. These activities include developmentrnof maintenance plans, development of test plans, assessment and maintenance of spare parts,rndevelopment and verification of procedures, performance of scheduled maintenance and testing,rnand collection and analyses of related data. We will also address tools that can aid inrnaccomplishing these functions.