Which of the following statements is TRUE of total productive maintenance (TPM)?
A) It puts total responsibility on maintenance workers.
B) It puts total responsibility on equipment operators.
C) Planned down time is maximized.
D) Employees preserve and protect their equipment.

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Total productive maintenance (TPM) aims to involve all employees in preserving and protecting equipment, as opposed to placing sole responsibility on maintenance workers or equipment operators. The goal is to maximize overall equipment effectiveness by reducing downtime and improving overall equipment performance. Therefore, option D - employees preserve and protect their equipment - is the correct statement about TPM.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Total Productive