Housekeeping is the number one problem on construction sites. In fact, a large number of workplace incidents can be attributed to poor housekeeping. Poor housekeeping contributes to incidents by creating hazards that can cause injuries. Other hazards may be taken for granted if the sight of paper, The 5S is a systematic housekeeping technique used by organizations initiated from Japanese words; Seiri (sort), Seiton (set in order), Seiso (shine), Seiketsu (standardize), and Shitsuke (sustain). Discovery of 5S T hirty years ago, researchers started studying the secret of success of Japanese manufacturing companies. It was Hiroyuki Hirano who developed 5s within his overall approach to production systems. 5s turned out to be the most impressive 'secret'. Many western managers coming across the approach for the first time found the experience to be enlightening. It is an acronym for five Japanese words and denotes a step-by-step approach for developing a clean and well-organized workplace. The term workplace could mean shop floor, office, manager's desk, garage, store, or any other place. It is more than housekeeping. 5S is very popular in Japan and is becoming common in other countries too. 5S Training - Lean Manufacturing Housekeeping Put simply, we may identify a large area devoted to tools or gauges, some of which are needed regularly and some used infrequently. This brings all sorts of problems, including: • •. Operators unable to find the item they need, being unable to see wood for trees. 5S METHODOLOGY. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Learning objectives Explain the value of practicing good housekeeping Recall and explain the role of management, supervisor and employees in good housekeeping activities Identify and discuss good housekeeping practices. 2 Topic outline What is 5s? The Benefits of 5S The Role we play. 3 8 Wastes. 4 Originally a Japanese concept, which involves the 5S principle 16. 5 s presentation standard of seitonstandard of seiton decide which things should be put where: always in use, place near you less in use, place further from you seldom in use, place slightly further away label items and storage areas to identify what is kept and to distinguish them from other necessary items put labels, colors, numbering, … 5S Concept and Housekeeping (i) Slipping hazards Where any work is carried out by any person in a shipyard or on board a ship in a harbour, it is the duty of the responsible person to ensure that any passageway, scaffold, platform or other elevated working surface to be used by workers is kept free from slipping hazard. HOUSEKEEPING RULES • Walking and working surfaces should be clean, dry and unobstructed. • Aisleways and exits should be clearly marked and unobstructed. • Approved trash receptacles should be provided to assure proper waste disposal. • Splash guards and oil pans should be available for machinery as needed. • The word "5S(five S)" was generalized in 1980's in manufacturing sector in Japan, as Toyota Production System (TPS) became famous in the sector and "5S activities" were set as one of the bases of TPS • Service industry started to used "5S" in 1990's 5S Audit. This 5S Audit Checklist is a tool used by area supervisors or plant managers to perform monthly or quarterly audits. As a 5S audit form, this checklist can help ensure that 5S principles and set standards are being followed and implemented by workers. The audit checklist contains: Sustain - internal audits have been recently conducted Use this G