Glossary

Deutsch: Anlage / Español: Instalación / Português: Instalação / Français: Installation / Italiano: Struttura /

The term facility refers to a building, installation, establishment or set of equipment built, installed, established or designed to serve a particular function or purpose.

Description

In the industrial context, a facility refers to a physical location or infrastructure where industrial operations, manufacturing processes, or related activities take place. It encompasses buildings, structures, equipment, utilities, and support systems necessary for carrying out industrial activities efficiently and effectively. Industrial facilities vary widely in size, complexity, and function, ranging from small-scale workshops to large manufacturing plants, refineries, or industrial parks. The design and layout of industrial facilities are carefully planned to optimize workflow, maximize productivity, ensure safety compliance, and meet regulatory requirements. Facilities may include production areas, warehouses, laboratories, offices, maintenance workshops, and utility systems such as power plants or wastewater treatment facilities.

Treatment and Risks

• Regular maintenance and inspection of equipment, machinery, and infrastructure to ensure operational reliability and safety
• Implementation of safety protocols, training programs, and emergency response plans to mitigate risks of accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents
• Adoption of preventive maintenance practices to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance
• Compliance with regulatory standards and environmental regulations to prevent violations and penalties
• Risks include equipment failures, workplace accidents, hazardous material spills, environmental pollution, and regulatory non-compliance.

Examples

• A manufacturing facility producing automotive components such as engines, transmissions, or chassis assemblies
• A chemical processing plant manufacturing specialty chemicals or petrochemical products
• A power generation facility generating electricity through coal, natural gas, nuclear, or renewable energy sources
• A logistics facility serving as a distribution center for storing, sorting, and shipping goods to customers or retail outlets

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Industrial plant
• Factory
• Production facility
• Industrial complex
• Manufacturing site

Weblinks

• finanzen-lexikon.de: 'Anlage' in the finanzen-lexikon.de (German)
• environment-database.eu: 'Facility' in the glossary of the environment-database.eu
• wind-lexikon.de: 'Anlage' in the wind-lexikon.de (German)
• quality-database.eu: 'Facility' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
• travel-glossary.com: 'Facility' in the travel-glossary.com
• space-glossary.com: 'Facility' in the space-glossary.com
• umweltdatenbank.de: 'Anlage' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)
• psychology-lexicon.com: 'Facility' in the psychology-lexicon.com

Articles with 'Facility' in the title

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• Contiguous facility: Contiguous facility means all buildings, equipment, structures and stationary items that are located on a single site or on contiguous or adjacent sites and that are owned or operated by the same person and that function as a single integra . . .
• Chemical research facility: Chemical research facility refers to any portion of buildings, structures, sites, complexes, including the site where the building, property, structure, or equipment is where detailed and careful investigation about a substance used for pro . . .
• Manufacturing Facility: Manufacturing Facility: A manufacturing facility in the industrial context is a specialized building or complex where raw materials are transformed into finished products through various processes and techniques
• Club facility: Club facility: building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry, or by an association of persons for the promotion of some common object, as literature, science, politics, good fellowship, etc

Summary

In the industrial context, a facility denotes a physical location or infrastructure where industrial operations, manufacturing processes, or related activities occur. It encompasses buildings, equipment, utilities, and support systems necessary for efficient industrial activities. Treatment involves regular maintenance, safety protocols, preventive maintenance, and compliance with regulations to mitigate risks such as accidents, environmental incidents, and regulatory non-compliance. Examples include manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, power generation plants, and logistics centers. Synonyms for facility include industrial plant, factory, and production facility. Overall, effective facility management is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance in industrial operations.

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