The effect of the risk-based maintenance approach in reducing workplace risks Comparative research in a number of laboratories in Nineveh Governorate

Abstract. The research sought to measure the nature of the role of the risk-based maintenance approach in reducing workplace risks in a number of the researched laboratories. The research problem is represented by the presence of different types of workplace hazards, and according to the common classification, there are seven types in the researched laboratories. The research problem was defined by the following question: Does the methodology contribute Risk-based maintenance reduces workplace risks in the researched laboratories? The questionnaire was relied upon to collect the required data in three production laboratories: the Mishraq Sulfur Plant, the Qayyarah Refinery, and the Mosul Gas Power Station, with a sample size of (33,34.25), respectively. A comparison was made between the results achieved in these researched laboratories with the aim of identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each. A field of supporting and enhancing strengths and developing solutions and treatments for weaknesses . The research concluded that there is a degree of interest in risk-based maintenance procedures according to the response rates achieved by the fields investigated, in addition to the presence of somewhat acceptable correlations and influence between the research variables. The research suggested making more efforts to support and implement the risk-based maintenance methodology. Color: It is one of the modern concepts in the field of maintenance and plays a vital and important role in preventing many types of work risks in the investigated environments.