Hands-on Lubrication Basics is a practical, workshop-style course designed to give participants the essential skills needed to carry out everyday lubrication tasks correctly. This course focuses on the real-world activities that influence lubrication effectiveness, including lubricant storage, dispensing, grease application, oil top-ups, contamination prevention, basic inspections, and simple field checks. It is designed for people who physically handle lubricants, apply lubricants, or inspect lubricated equipment. The emphasis is on practical understanding: what to do, why it matters, and how small mistakes in lubrication can lead to major reliability problems. By the end of the course, participants will understand how to perform basic lubrication tasks safely and correctly. They will be able to recognise common lubrication problems, reduce contamination risks, and apply better day-to-day practices that improve equipment reliability. Content provider: Lubrication Experts.
Correct lubricant storage and handling Identifying lubricants and avoiding cross-contamination Reading lubricant labels and basic product information Correct use of grease guns and grease application methods Understanding over-greasing and under-greasing Basic oil top-up practices How contamination enters lubricants and machines Simple field inspections for leaks, colour change, water, foam, and contamination Basic lubricant cleanliness practices Safe handling of lubricants and lubrication equipment Common lubrication mistakes and how to avoid them
Michel Refaat is NATCOM's Laboratory and Customer Support Manager for Lubrication Care Solutions, running the company's oil-analysis lab and leading its lubrication and oil condition-monitoring training. A Cairo University engineer, he spent over eleven years as a Quality Engineer with LafargeHolcim — validating test methods and training lab staff to EN and ASTM standards. His courses are grounded in hands-on laboratory practice, not theory.
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