HOUSEKEEPING AND 5S
1) Production comes from the elimination of waste
Housekeeping –is putting everything in proper place, tidying
and piling of materials, unblock passageways. It is important
in preventing most common accidents and related injuries
and illnesses in the workplace. Thus improves productivity
and minimizes direct/indirect costs of accident/injuries.
Good housekeeping is needed for
 Quality improvement.
 By this we lessen rejects/losses.
 It is easy to do the job.
 An easier job, having no defects, continuous production
 an orderly workplace is related to work improvement.
 The ISO Certification is the trend, the impression of a
company to the community is very important.
 A company that follows good housekeeping principles will
surely be recognized as a provider of quality service and
products.
The following lists are the things where the
housekeeping is not done:
1. Cluttering and poorly arranged areas
2. Improper piled-on materials
3. Items are no longer needed
4. Materials stuffed in corners and out-of-the way places
5. Materials getting rusty and dirty from non-use
6. Excessive quantities of items
7. Over-crowded storage areas and shelves
8. Over flowing bins and containers
9. Broken containers and damaged materials
10. Untidy piling materials
Seven Wastes:
 Scrap and Rework
 Over production
 Non-effective work
 Transportation
 Inventory
 Non- effective motion
 Waiting
5S
The 5S, a Japanese concept that aims to optimize time
for production, is a very practical, simple and proven
approach to improving housekeeping in the workplace.
5 S is a systematized approach to:
 organizing work areas
 keeping rules and standards
 maintaining discipline
5S utilizes :
a) workplace organization
b) work simplification techniques
5S practice:
a) develops positive attitude among workers
b) cultivates an environment of efficiency, effectiveness
and economy
5S Philosophy
2) It is necessary to attack the root cause of a problem,
not just symptoms
3) Participation of everybody is required
4) To acknowledge that the human being is not
infallible
5 S Terms
1. Seiri/Sort/Suriin – is the first S which sorting out
unnecessary items and discarding them.
2. Seiton/ Systematize/Sinupin- is the second S which
means we need to organized things
3. Seiso/Sweep/Simutin – is the third S which means
we have to sanitize or clean our workplace.
· Keep environmental condition as clean as the
level necessary for the products
· Prevent deterioration of machinery and
equipment and make checking of
abnormalities easy
· Keep workplace safe and work easy .
4. Seiketsu/Standardize/Siguruhin – is the fourth S
which means we have to standardize what we are
doing.
7 Seiton PRINCIPLES
1. Follow the (FIFO) first – IN first-out method for
strong items
2. Assign each item a dedicated location
3. All items and their locations should be
indicated by a systematic labelling
4. Place items so that they are visible to minimize
search time
5. Place items so they can be reached or handled
easily
6. Separate exclusive tools from common ones
7. Place frequently used tools near the user
5. Shitsuke/Self- Discipline/Sariling kusa – is the fifth
and last S which means we have to do this process
without pushing you to do so.
Some Suggested Good Shitsuke Practices
1. Contact people with a big smile.
2. Be a good listener.
3. Be devoted and kaizen-oriented.
4. Demonstrate team spirit.
5. Conduct yourself as the member of a
reputable organization.
6. Be punctual.
7. Always keep your workplace clean and
tidy.
8. Observe safety rules strictly
Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy that focuses on
gradually improving productivity by involving all
employees and by making the work environment more
efficient. Kaizen translates to "change for the better" or
"continuous improvement”