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EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENTS
STORE AND MAINTENANCE
5s
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• Put tools or drawing
instruments near the
workplace so that they
can easily be reached and
2. Seiton
used. Orderliness/Proper
Arrangement(Place things in
such a way that they can be
easily reached whenever
they are needed. The tools are
arranged properly so that
tools can easily locate.)
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• After using all the tools or
drawing instruments, make
3. Seiso
sure that it is clean or free
from dirt before storing it.
Don’t forget to clean
the workplace. Clean/Cleanliness. (Keep
materials, tools, and instruments
free from dirt always.)
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• Maintain cleanliness of the
tools and workplace after
used every time
4. Seiketsu
Standardize/Purity
(maintain cleanliness after
cleaning, consistently-perpetual
cleaning.) Maintaining standard.
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• Sustaining the standard of
cleaning the tools and
workplace. It helps reduce
the accident in the
workplace and make the 5. Shitsuke
tools in good condition. Sustaining/commitment
(Maintain standards and keep
the workplace in safe and
efficient order day after day, or
even year after year.)
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THE BENEFITS OF STORING TOOLS IN A PROPER
PLACE AND MAINTAINING ITS GOOD CONDITION
ARE AS FOLLOWS; IT SAVES MONEY, SECURED
SAFETY, EASY TO USE AND IT WILL LAST LONG.
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Tips to properly store and maintain
the good quality of the tools.
1. Drawing Board
➢ When fastening drawing on the drawing board use
clip or tape
➢ Do not use a blade or knife to cut something on the
surface of your drawing board.
➢ Always cover the surface with cardboard or thick
paper.
➢ The drawing board must keep in a safe place when
not in use.
Tips to properly store and maintain
the good quality of the tools.
2. T-square
➢ Don’t damage the edge of the T-square.
➢ Dents will make it unusable.
➢ Always clean the T-square before use.
➢ Don’t substitute the hammer with a T-square
Tips to properly store and maintain
the good quality of the tools.
3. Set squares
➢ Always clean your set square
before use.
➢ Store set squares in a safe place,
avoid bending it, it may break
➢ Don’t scratch or mark the set
square.
Tips to properly store and maintain
the good quality of the tools.
4. Pencil
➢ Keep the pencil sharp always
and store it properly after use.
➢ While sharpening the pencil, stay
away from other drawing tools.
Tips to properly store and maintain
the good quality of the tools.
6. Eraser
➢ Cleaning eraser, used cotton cloth
and rub it or washing them with
soapy water, and don’t forget to dry
them before using.
These techniques help the company to be more efficient and
productive. Below are the good practices of applying 5S in the
workplace.
3. Clean workplace, less dust that may lead to fewer health issues.
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