Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping
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
Seiri is an action to
identify and eliminate all
unnecessary items from the
workplace.
SORT/ELIMINATE (SEIRI)
Must be placed
SEITON Items frequently
used near the point
of use
• 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