WORKPLACE

GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING
 Session Objectives
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
 Explain the value of practicing good workplace housekeeping
 Identify and discuss good housekeeping practices
 Explain the role of management, supervisors and employees
in good housekeeping activities
SIGNS OF POOR HOUSEKEEPING
 cluttered and poorly arranged areas
 untidy or dangerous storage of materials
 presence of items no longer needed or in excess
 dusty, dirty floors and work surfaces
 tools and equipment left in work areas
 no waste bins and containers
 presence of spills and leaks
 ACCIDENTS FROM POOR
HOUSEKEEPING
 being hit by falling objects
 tripping over loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms
 slipping on greasy, wet or dirty surfaces
 striking against projecting, poorly stacked items or misplaced material
 cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands or other parts of the body
on projecting nails, wire or steel strapping
 electrocution from exposed live wires
 fires resulting from improper storage
INJURIES FROM SLIPS, TRIPS, AND
FALLS
Strains and sprains
Torn ligaments
Broken bones
Back or spine injury
Death
WHAT IS Good Housekeeping
 HOUSEKEEPING

• Housekeeping is not just

keeping your workplace
clean and safe but it is an
effective workplace
organization.
• Housekeeping lessens accidents and related
injuries and illnesses.
Benefits of Good Housekeeping
 Eliminates accident and fire hazards
 Maintains safe and healthy work conditions
 Saves time, money, materials, space, and effort
 Improves productivity and quality of work
 Boosts morale
 Reflects a well-run organization
 Premises of Establishment
OSHS : Rule 1060.01 - Item(4)

Good Housekeeping shall be maintained at

all times through cleanliness of building,
yards, machines and equipment, regular
waste disposal and orderly processes,
operations, storage and filing of materials.
PLANNING A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM
 5S
5S is a tool that represents the basic principles of housekeeping and workplace organization. It is more
than cleaning and painting. It is a disciplined approach to keep the workplace efficient and effective.
5S practice is a technique used to establish
and maintain Safe and Quality
environment in an organization
5S stands for five Japanese words
5S OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
 SEIRI (SORT)

Seiri is an action to
identify and eliminate all
unnecessary items from the
workplace.
 SORT/ELIMINATE (SEIRI)

Decide what you need

All tools, gauges and materials are classified
for proper storage
Remove unnecessary clutter
Remove items which are broken, unusable or
only occasionally used
 SEITON (SYSTEMATIZE)

Seiton is an action to put all

essential materials in a
systematic order.
A place for everything and
everything in its place.
ORDERLINESS(SEITON)
Organize layout of tools and equipment
–Designated locations
–Use tapes and labels
–Ensure everything is available as it is
needed and at the “point of use”
 How to SEITON Your Workplace
Stratification Required
Action

Must be placed
SEITON Items frequently
used near the point
of use

Items Items sometimes Can be placed

Necessary used farther away

Items not Must be stored

used at all separately with
SEIRI must be kept clear
identification
Proper labeling of items for Effective Visual Control
 SEISO (SWEEP)
Seiso is an action to
clean and/or polish
the workplace to
attain a dirt or dust-
free state.
Also inspecting for
defects
 TECHNIQUE FOR SEISO

• Divide areas into zones

• Define responsibilities for cleaning

• Tools and equipment must be owned

by an individual
Prevent Slips Prevent Trips
 Clean up straps and bands
 Clean up spills
 Put away electrical cords
 Repair leaky pipes
 Pick up objects and air hoses
 Sweep up debris  Don’tstack items in
 Wear slip-resistant walkways
shoes  Keep drawers closed
 Put away tools
 SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE)

• Seiketsu is a condition
where high standard of
housekeeping is
attained.
SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE)
 Generate a maintenance system for the first three S
 Develop procedures, schedules, practices
 Continue to assess the use and disposal of items
 Regularly
audit using checklists and measures of
housekeeping
 Real challenge is to keep it clean
 SHITSUKE (SELF-DISCIPLINE)

• Shitsuke is a condition
where all members
practice the above 4S
spontaneously and
willingly as a way of
life.
BENEFITS OF 5S
PQCDSM:
P - Increase productivity and efficiency
 Q- Improve product quality.
 C- Reduce manufacturing costs.
 D- Ensure on-time delivery.
S - Provide a safe working environment
 M-High morale. Employees feel good in their second
home. Improve company image