Lab Title: To implement 6S methodology as a workplace improvement tool in Human Factors Laboratory.

Course Title: Work Study and Methods Engineering (IE-315 L)

Practical No: _______
Student Name: _____________________________________________
Registration no: _____________________________________________

Evaluation Criteria
Taxonomy Max Marks
Knowledge Components Domain Contribution
Level Marks Obtained

1. To Analyze and Compare nature of

work, methods engineering & work Cognitive Analyze (C4) 30 % 03
measurement techniques.

2. Analyze the different problems of

work study and refine the existing
system (Method, Layout, Material Precision (P3) 20 % 02
Handling, Workers Efficiency and
Reduce Delay.
Psychomotor
3. Demonstration of Charts using
standard symbol and to find out the
Manipulating 02
Dexterity, Basic time, Bottleneck, 20%
(P2)
Allowances and Standard time of
different activities.

Students will be able to Express and

Behave effectively in each Affective Valuing (A3) 30 % 03
Situation/Task/Scenario.

Total Marks 10

Signed by Course teacher/ Lab Instructor

 Experiment No. 6
OBJECTIVE:

To implement 6S methodology as a workplace improvement tool in Human Factors Laboratory.

Theory
The word Lean adapted to a process seeks to maximize value creation and minimize the amount of
useless, expendable, or negative resources. The 5S are initially based on Japanese acronyms of seiri
(organization), seiton (order), seiso (cleaning), seiketsu (standardization) and shitsuke (sustain). A
framework of applying 5S within a business (as opposed to a personal philosophy of way of life) was first
formalized in the early 1980s by Takashi Osada. The practice of 5S aims to embed the values of
organization, neatness, cleaning, standardization and discipline into the workplace.

The Lean 5S are universal; they can be applied in all types of companies and organizations, both in
workshops, laboratories and in offices, even in those that apparently are sufficiently organized and clean.

The focus of this experiment is to complete 6S assessment of the working area of Ergonomic laboratory,
Industrial Engineering Department. The 6S methodology utilizes the all resources and manpower in an
efficient way to attain desired results in the industry. This is a powerful technique to increase the
individual performance as well as overall performance in any working area. The first step is to identify
problems by using the method of observation and checklist on the condition of every area / room
available in ergonomic laboratory.

Basically, 6S method consists of 5 stages representing the meaning of five Japanese words and one S for
Safety:

1. Seiri equals to sort, it means removing the waste and unused items from the working area. By sorting
the unnecessary tools employee will be able to prioritize the equipment whether it is needed or not to be
placed in their workplace.
We used the term “Red Tagging”, an effective visual method of identifying un-needed items in this phase.
Red tags / red labels are used to help identify the sorting, as well as given the time required for the storage
of temporary goods.

2. Seiton equals to set in order, it means arranging tools in specific place and keeping it into the right
position. Therefore, the items can be found easily by the workers when it is needed.

3. Seiso equals to shine, it means cleaning all working space and necessary tools. Therefore, the workers
will have convenient place to work, and the equipment will always be ready to be used for other
employee.

4. Seiketsu equals to standardize, it means ensuring all setup and equipment which has been arranged and
cleaned in the right condition by promoting visible and modest rules. Standardize the ways of maintaining
tidiness, orderliness, and cleanliness
5. Shitsuke equals to sustain, it means obeying the rules and procedures which has been issued as a
respond of the first four phases. 6. Safety, It means make the workplace safe and free of recognizable
hazards.
 Before 6S After 6S
6S No. Checklist Item
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 Identification of required / unneeded tools / materials is required
Sort 2 The broken tool is separated
3 Sorting hard and soft documents of unused and expired files
4 All shelves and stored items are clearly identified
5 Good storage is organized so it's easy to see, retrieve and restore
Set in 6
There is a clear indication of the maximum or minimum inventory
amount. 1 3
Order
7
All areas are equipped with a dividing line & all the items inside
the line. 3 4
8
Document storage should be well-documented and easy to
quickly find
9 No dust, dirt, stains, insect house / cobwebs and regularly cleaned
10 There are bins, identifiable and in accordance with its use
Shine
11 Hygiene tools enough, placement neat, protected from dirt
12 There are mechanisms for responsible hygiene
13 Carried out hazard identification and risk assessment
14 There is a suitable fire extinguisher
15
There is a fire extinguisher sign, easily accessible (125 cm) and
there is a usage way
16 Checking fire extinguishers periodically
17 There is a Safety Sign / poster
Safety
18 There is a sign of an evacuation path
19 There is an evacuation route map
20
Available Personal protective equipment that is suitable and
appropriate to the standards
21 Connection cables neatly arranged, the socket is closed
22 Available first aid kit and medicines
23
There are efforts and mechanisms for the 4S is always
Standardi implemented at all times well
ze 24 There is a slogan / poster solicitation to always implement 6S
There are efforts for 6S learning and the involvement of every
25 assistant, employee, labor, and lecturer regularly / periodically
Sustain every 3 months
26 labor, and lecturer regularly / periodically every 6 months
Total: Total:
Result and Discussion

1- Conclude your 6S assessment before and after the implementation.

2- Explain benefits of 6s in an organization?