One reader wonders where to locate the maintenance department.
There are many agencies that offer guidance on what and how certain things should happen within a maintenance department. OSHA, EPA, FDA and USDA come to mind, but none of them address the issue of the optimum physical location of the maintenance area(s) within a facility.
When considering where to place the maintenance department, functionality and efficiency are good criteria to consider as a starting point.
Protecting electrical controls and equipment within food and beverage plants presents unique challenges due to the sanitation requirements of the hygienic environment.
