EVALUATION OF FMEA METHODOLOGY AS A TOOL TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE PROCESS

Abstract

http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/223611707447

In recent years, extreme weather events brought the issue of sustainable development as the main subject of frequent discussion and central agenda of numerous global meetings. The concern with ensuring the perpetuation of life on earth is everyone’s responsibility, but in companies this responsibility is much higher, since the industries are responsible for most of the consumption of natural resources. Commit to the environment is therefore an obligation for all companies that want to survive in the globalized economy.To meet these new challenges of producing more with less, companies must adopt management methods that may contribute to the sustainability of its processes. This study will analyze the "FMEA - Analysis of Failure Mode and Effects - considering the inclusion of the sustainability concept in this methodology, focusing on cleaner production, mainly by preventing the breakdown of machinery which may generate environmental impacts of any kind. With this process we can assess the maintenance industry, also from the viewpoint of environmental protection, using the FMEA methodology adapted to this new reality of sustainable development.