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INTRODUCTION
• Important role in accident prevention• Employees tend to take it for granted• Superiors have the responsibilities to
ensure good housekeeping
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
• Inadequate or poor housekeeping may result in the following types of accidents:– Tripping over loose objects on floors or
stairs– Slipping on wet, greasy or slippery floors– Bumping against protruding misplaced
materials– Injuries due to falling objects (improper
storage)
ELEMENTS OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
• Proper layout of work area and machines– Ample working space– Provide racks or container for tools or materials– Keep passageway free of any materials– Floors, walls and ceilings are kept clean– Regular and efficient disposal programme for
rubbish, trash and unwanted materials
• Material Storage– Adequate & proper storage facilities &
movement– Follow appropriate storage procedures
INTRODUCTION - MEANING OF 5S
• The term “5S” represents 5 Japanese words:
–Seiri - Sorting (Organisation)
–Seiton - Arranging
–Seiso - Cleaning
–Seiketsu - Maintaining
–Shitsuke - Self-discipline
PRACTISING OF 5S
• Seiri - Sorting / Organisation– Step 1: Identify all items that are not of
any use anymore.– Step 2: Sorting out the unnecessary
items and apply appropriate action.– Step 3: Display a disposal notice to
inform owner.
PRACTISING OF 5S
• Seiton (Arranging)– Step 1: Observe how the items are being
arranged in the workplace. Systematically or anyhow?
– Step 2: Plan where the various item are to be located, according to the frequency of usage.
– Step 3: Maintain a list of items with their locations recorded. Labeling.
PRACTISING OF 5S
• Seiso (Cleaning)– Step 1: Clean up work areas by dividing
the work area and responsibilities.– Step 2: Identify what and how to clean.
PRACTISING OF 5S
• Seiketsu (Maintaining Standards)– Step 1: Train the workers to be
constantly alert and attentive in spotting abnormalities visually.
– Step 2: Develop procedures for abnormality identified.
PRACTISING OF 5S
• Shisuke (Discipline)– Step 1: Train workers to form good
housekeeping habit.– Step 2: Implement a checklist.
5S IMPLMENTATION TOOLS
• Three phases– Phase 1: Promotion: Newsletter, poster,
slogan– Phase 2: Implementation: Competition,
tours– Phase 3: Evaluation: 3rd parties
audits/checklists