MODERN HOUSE KEEPING

PRINCIPLES
MODULE-I
CMSE
SEMESTER 5
INTRODUCTION
 5S is a workplace organization method that uses a
list of five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiső,
seiketsu, and shitsuke.
 These have been translated as "Sort", "Set In order",
"Shine", "Standardize" and "Sustain”.
 The list describes how to organize a work space for
efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and
storing the items used, maintaining the area and
items, and sustaining the new order.
 The decision-making process usually comes from a
dialogue about standardization, which builds
understanding among employees of how they
should do the work.
 In some quarters, 5S has become 6S, the sixth
element being safety (Safe)
Sort (seiri) :
 Seiri is sorting through all items in a location and
removing everything that is unnecessary from the location.
 Goals:
◦ Reduce time loss looking for an item by reducing the number et
items.
◦ Reduce the chance of distraction by unnecessary items.
◦ Simplicity inspection
◦ Increase the amount of available, useful space.
◦ Increase safety by eliminating obstacles.
 Implementation:
◦ Check all items in a location and evaluate whether or not their
presence at the location is useful or necessary.
◦ Remove unnecessary items as soon as possible. Place those that
cannot be removed immediately in a 'red tag area' so that they are
easy to remove later on.
◦ Keep the working floor clear of materials except for those that are
in use in production
Set in order (seiton):
 Seiton is putting all necessary items in the
optimal place for fulfilling their function in
the workplace.
 Goal: Make the workflow smooth and easy
 Implementation:
◦ Arrange work stations in such a way that all tooling/
equipment is in close proximity, in an easy to reach spot
and in a logical order adapted to the work being
performed. Place components according to their uses, with
the frequently used components being nearest to the
workplace.
 Arrange all necessary items so that they can be
easily selected for use. Make it easy to find and
pick up necessary items.
 Assign fixed locations for items. Use clear labels,
marks or hints so that items are easy to return to
the correct location and so that it is easy to spot
missing items.
Shine (seiso):
 Seiso is sweeping or cleaning and inspecting the
workplace, tools and machinery on a regular basis.
 Goals:
◦ Improves the production process efficiency and safety,
reduces waste, prevents errors and defects.
◦ Keep the workplace safe and easy to work in.
◦ Keep the workplace clean and pleasing to work in.
◦ When in place, anyone not familiar to the environment
must be able to detect any problems within 15 m in 5
seconds.
 Implementation:
◦ Clean the workplace and equipment on a daily basis, or at
another appropriate (high frequency) cleaning interval.
◦ Inspect the workplace and equipment while cleaning.
Standardize (seiketsu):
 Seiketsu is to standardize the processes used
to sort, order and clean the workplace.
 Goal:
◦ Establish procedures and schedules to ensure the repetition
of the first three 'S' practices.
 Implementation:
◦ Develop a work structure that will support the new
practices and make it part of the daily routine.
◦ Ensure everyone knows their responsibilities of performing
the sorting, organizing and cleaning.
◦ Use photos and visual controls to help keep everything as it
should be.
◦ Review the status of 5S implementation regularly using
audit checklists.
Sustain/self-discipline (shitsuke):
 Shitsuke or sustain the developed processes by self-
discipline of the workers. Also translates as "do
without being told".
 Goal:
◦ Ensure that the 5S approach is followed.
 Implementation:
◦ Organize training sessions.
◦ Perform regular audits to ensure that all defined standards
are being implemented and followed.
◦ Implement improvements whenever possible. Worker inputs
can be very valuable for identifying improvements.
◦ When issues arise, identify their cause and implement the
changes necessary to avoid recurrence.