HOUSEKEEPING & 5 “S”

Housekeeping does not mean only cleanliness, it means much more than only cleanliness

It means cleanliness, tidiness and much

more……

Good housekeeping means cleanliness,

tidiness and…

Place for every thing&

Every thing in it’s place

Why good housekeeping?

Good housekeeping promotes

Quality

Safety Productivity

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How does good housekeeping help?

Place for every thing

Inventory of every item

Get rid of

unwanted

materialWhy do

we need? Low inventory means less

cost

How does good housekeeping help?

Every thing in it’s place

Identification system in the

dept.Searching

time is eliminated

Discipline in the dept.

Improved productivity

& high moral

Therefore, the first step towards good housekeeping will be to identify if there is a place for every thing in the department, and if every thing is in it’s place.

Are you ready for this exercise?

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An introduction to 5 “S”

It is a participative programme

An introduction to 5 “S”

5 “S” is a systematic approach to good

housekeeping

An introduction to 5 “S”

The concept of good housekeeping has been with Japanese for a very long time. At home and school, children are disciplined to adhere to good housekeeping

An introduction to 5 “S”

It was only in the early 1980s that good housekeeping became a pertinent issue in japanese industries, as companies realised its powerful contribution to productivity and quality improvement.

An introduction to 5 “S”

The basis for good housekeeping in Japanese companies is a concept popularly known as 5S. This stands for five good housekeeping concepts in Japanese.

Why 5 S is popular in Japan?• Workplace becomes clean and

better organised,• Shop floor and office operations

becomes safer and easier.• Results are visible.• Employees are highly motivated.

What is 5 “S”5

“S”Japane

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1 S Seiri Sort out unnecessary items in the workplace and discard them.

2 S Seiton Arrange necessary items in good order.

3 S Seiso Clean your workplace thoroughly so that there is no dust on floors, machines and equipment.

4 S Seiketsu

Maintain high standards of housekeeping at workplace at all times.

5 S Shitsuke

Train people to follow good housekeeping disciplines.

5 S

Management’s commitment

Management’s involvement

Participation by allSupported

By all

Self sustaining

SEIRI

• SORT OUT THE ITEMS AND DISCARD THE UNWANTED– Make a list of all the items in the department.Make a list of all the items in the department.– The list should include raw material, wip, The list should include raw material, wip,

finished product, tools, tackles, dust bin, finished product, tools, tackles, dust bin, facilities like chair, table, bins etc. nothing facilities like chair, table, bins etc. nothing should be left unlisted.should be left unlisted.

– Appropriate authority should decide which Appropriate authority should decide which items can be disposed off and which items items can be disposed off and which items need to be kept in the department.need to be kept in the department.

– Items marked for disposal should be disposed Items marked for disposal should be disposed off in a safe manner.off in a safe manner.

SEISO

• CLEAN THE PLACE THOROUGHLY AND KEEP EVERY THING IN IT’S PLACE.– Clean every thing including material,

floor, containers, walls, windows etc.– If necessary painting also should be

done.– While painting follow colour codes

wherever applicable.– Insist on regular cleaning at the end of

the work

SEITON

• PLACE FOR EVERY THING– After disposing unwanted material, provide

appropriate place for every item that has to be kept in the department.

– While providing the place the ergonomic factors and safety aspects have also to be considered.

– Place for movement of men and material should also be provided.

– Place should be distinctly identified and marked.– Place for display of instructions, posters etc. should

also be identified.

SEIKETSU

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping at workplace at all times.– Ensure that people keep the items at

designated place after it’s use.– If possible, design the system such

that if some thing is missing from the place, it is easily highlighted

SHITSUKE• Train people to follow good housekeeping

discipline.

– Train people in 5 S, housekeeping etc.– Lead by example.– Maintain discipline in every aspect

Role of top management in 5 “S” implementation

• Play the role of mentor• Initiate the 5S

programme• Provide resources• Appreciate the efforts

Role of middle and line management in 5 “S”

implantation

•Play the role of facilitator•Take initiative in his area of

work•Train the people in 5S•Give the feedback

Role of employees in 5 “S” implementation

• Participate actively.• Give suggestions.• Respect the opinion of

others.• Be a good team player, and• Maintain discipline

Thank you