The Polish people have an expression that fits in many workplaces. It says “Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy”, which translates to “Not my circus, not my monkeys”. There are two meanings to this sentence. One is about being at peace with things that you cannot change; accepting that you are not in control of some situations and that there is a limit to what you can possibly do to influence outcomes. Holding this view reduces stress and gives one freedom to pursue others, more productive, endeavors.
The other meaning, though, has been the cause of many industrial accidents. It affects not only valves, but any type of equipment. The other meaning is: “Not my job, so I do not care”. In this article we are going to explore how this second meaning impacts valve performance and what can be done to prevent it.
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