Amazon Book Description – Compelling Summary of "Quality is Not an Accident" by Joel Levitt Mistakes cost money. Sometimes, they cost lives. In Quality is Not an Accident , renowned maintenance expert Joel Levitt pulls back the curtain on the hidden causes of poor-quality work—and offers a transformative blueprint to fix it. This isn’t a textbook. It’s a practical, eye-opening guide wrapped in stories, humor, and real-life plant-floor drama—from electrical mishaps to tragic crane failures. Levitt exposes the 7 barriers to quality and reveals the 7 sustainers that can turn chaos into craftsmanship. Inside, you'll discover: Why blame never solves the quality problem—but systems thinking does - The emotional and human side of maintenance that nobody talks about - Practical steps to reduce costly errors, improve safety, and build pride in work - How to shift from inspection to prevention—and make quality a built-in habit If you’re a maintenance manager, technician, supervisor, or executive who’s serious about improving performance, this book will challenge your assumptions—and equip you with the tools to drive real change. Don’t accept “good enough.” Demand quality—and make it happen. The Elements of Great Maintenance Management will cover the fundamentals of maintenance. Topics will be covered in an entertaining way to train the whole team. We will use compelling stories, humor, and interesting characters to keep people's interest and convey the basics. Joel Levitt's author page for all books: http://amazon.com/author/joellevitt