is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. To accomplish this, federal and state governments must work in partnership with the more than 100 million working men and women and their six and a half million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. (see also: http://www.osha.gov ) Oil Analysis The process of monitoring the condition of equipment through the analysis of oil properties and other lubricants.  Typically, oil analysis is conducted through the measurement of particulates in the oil, or the chemical composition of the oil (spectrographic oil analysis).  It is commonly used for monitoring the condition of large gearboxes, engines, and transformers. See Oil Monitoring , and Oil Debris Monitoring . Oil Debris Monitoring The analysis of metallic particles that collect in oil to gauge the degree of machine degradation.  A variety of techniques may be employed, which include: Laboratory analysis of collected oil samples Use of magnetic plugs to collect debris On-line particle analyzers Oil Monitoring Oil monitoring is the practice of regularly checking oil to assess the level of oil degradation to determine the oil's suitability for continued use as a lubricant, power transmission medium, or coolant.  A variety of techniques are typically applied, which include: Subjective inspection Use of instrumentation to assess water contamination, viscosity levels, etc. Laboratory analysis of collected oil samples On-site Maintenance Maintenance carried out at the location where the asset is used. On-time Delivery Rate The percentage of time that ordered