Examples of Improvements Made in Workplace Inspection

Examples of Improvements Made in
workplace inspection
This collection of case studies is prepared and provided for the purpose of raising the level of
improvement and horizontally developing improvement cases by sharing the contents of exemplary
improvement cases.
5S
[relevant internal standards]
YKK Group Industrial Health and Safety Standard Industrial Facility Standard
40 (VD9010) Miscellaneous Rules: Housekeeping
41 (VD9011) Miscellaneous Rules: Securing of Passage
42 (VD9012) Miscellaneous Rules: How to Place Items
43 (VD9013) Miscellaneous Rules: Cleanness and Cleaning
[point of improvement]
Clarify responsibility and in charge (Divide the area), and improve the work environment at a
full participation!
[example]
5S activity manager's Clarify the scope of 5S

indication activities
A photo of the 5S Staff and
a residual risk map are
displayed at work.
A sharp tools
(2) Do not leave sharp portions bare without any protection.
(8) Cover the blade of scissors, cutter, etc.
Keep in mind the storage method to keep the sharp part protected and make improvements!
[example]
Electric
drill
Installation of a
dedicated guard
keep sharp tools separate Keep sharp tools in a nomination storage mounting the
from other tools special case. area dedicated cap
Storage of tools
(2) Do not leave sharp portions bare without any protection.
(8) Tools, machine screws, and other parts shall be placed in an orderly manner in the cabinet and tool box.
(13) Secure round items with a stopper or the like so as not move. Also, place items in an identical shape
aligned.
When you store things, be aware of "where, what and how many" and make improvements!
[example]
A storage space where you can Disseminate how to place and

see at a glance store tools to be stored (Rules).
the storage of things (Code, etc.)
(13) Secure round items with a stopper or the like so as not move. Also, place items in an identical shape aligned.
For long items, let's think about how to store them so that they don't get tripped up!
[example]
Wall storage
*Case where Hook is installed and the cord is
Installation of the cord Expansion hose

winding Hook
Cabinet
　　　 (9) Apply tags to the cabinet for its contents.
(1) Place heavy items on the lower rack. Do not place heavy items on the top rack or the top part in the cabinet.
Let's make an improvement conscious of saving time to look for things!
[example]
Please return it to the original position after use.
Publicizing the vision of equipment

Indication of contents conditions/equipment as it should be (Rules)
Aisle
(1) Indication of the white lines for the passage shall be clear.
(2) Delete unnecessary white lines on the passage.
Let's make improvements so that you can see the passage at a glance!
[example]
illustration display
*Stripes show where the work area meets the passageway.
Clarify passageways in
Chamfer Corner Talk navigation work areas
Bulletin board
(6) Arrange the bulletin board neatly.
Make improvements while keeping in mind that you can see what you want to convey at a
glance!
[example]
Put a heading on a notice
Display information that Posting in the appropriate

Clarify what is important anyone can understand place where the characters
can be seen
Fire extinguishing equipment
(4) Do not put anything in front of the fire extinguishing equipment such as fire- extinguishers, fire hydrants,
emergency exits, etc.
(5) The traffic lines to the fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire-plugs, etc. and the fire exits
shall be secured.
Let's clarify the range where you should not put things and make improvements to make it
known!
[example]
There is a fire extinguisher installed, so please do not place

anything.
Make it easy to see at a glance Clear indication of flow lines

where things cannot be placed
Cleaning tool
43 (VD9013) Miscellaneous Rules: Cleanness and Cleaning
(4) Keep the cleaning supplies in a specified place.
When you store things, be aware of "where, what and how many" and make improvements!
[example]
Standard for replacing cleaning tools
Disseminate the replacement time and One-touch removable storage and

standard visualization
Shelf
(1) Place heavy items on the lower rack. Do not place heavy items on the top rack or the top part in the
cabinet.
(6) Do not put anything on the top of the rack (at 1.5 m or more in height).
Let's make it a storage method that doesn't stick out of the shelf and keeps things in order!
[example]
Measures against *Measures are taken to prevent *There are three rows of shelves
items from being placed on the top
falling with bands, etc.
Measures to prevent Nonskid mat Keep long objects in
placing things on the a state that they do
baking sheet not protrude.
A method of stacking things
(2) Do not pile items to the height equivalent to 3 times or more of the width of short side of the bottom. Also,
do not place the items unstably.
(14) The piling height of containers such as empty box, etc. shall follow the rule in the workshop.
Make improvements so that the rules are well known!

[example]
Container Stacked Height Upper Limit
Display and communicate rules Show Limits as Lines

Personal protective equipment
2 (VD0020) Working Environment: Noise Prevention
9 (VD0090) Working Environment: Management of Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
10 (VD1010) Personal Protective Equip. (PPE): Standard for Using PPE
Let's make improvements with the awareness of a method that enables workers to grasp at a
glance the protective equipment they should use!
[example]
It is the area to wear personal

protective equipment.
Clear indication of wearing Visualization of protective Use in an appropriate size

area and work equipment management status
Garbage dump
(9) Apply tags to the cabinet for its contents.
Let's make improvements while being conscious of the way that the sorting method can be
known at a glance!
[example]
Making the lid acrylic to Using samples to

Visualization and clarification of make it visible and clarify sorting methods
sorting methods lightweight
Information disclosure
1 (VD0010) Working Environment: Illumination
2 (VD0020) Working Environment: Noise Prevention
3 (VD0030) Working Environment: Hot, Cold, Excess Humidity
Let's make improvements so that Employees can easily grasp the information (situation)!
[example]
View
Display of Show Share workplace standards and Show
operation and Monitoring information workplace Measurements
stop status Information through monitors rules
Emergency Retainer box
53（VD9090) Miscellaneous Rules: Occupational Health/Sanitary Facilities and First Aid
(1)First aid kits and first aid supplies shall be placed in the workplace. First-aid kits shall be placed in
locations where they will be readily available when needed, with ample stock of first aid supplies.
(2)At the workplace where organic solvents or chemicals are handled, facilities for workers to wash their
eyes and bodies shall be provided.
Make sure you understand the contents at a glance so that you won't misuse them!
[example]
The names of drugs Show how to manage Plates indicating the

and other emergency supplies name of the drug with
information are low residual volume
clearly shown in
Chemical management
9 (VD0090) Working Environment: Management of Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Make improvements to ensure that workers are aware of the hazards and precautions to
prevent exposure!
[example]
Making the inside of the machine

visible with a transparent case
Strict observance
and prohibition of
handling, etc., are GHS indication on the Display of
indicated in the main body of information such
places where they equipment handled as storage limit
are handled. and order point Details such as drug concentration
are shown in the list.
Measures against low back pain
YKK Group safety and health standards Plant Equipment Standards

4 (VD0040) Working Environment: Handling heavy materials
(1)Try to save labor by introducing carrying equipment such as a motor-driven lifter, santo car, hoist-type
crane, etc.to reduce the laborious work of the workers who handle heavy materials and secure safety.
(2)Improve the work method when you cannot introduce the above-mentioned carrying equipment, etc.
Let's not only reduce the workload but also make improvements that will lead to operational
efficiency improvement!
Fatigue Ideas that make Vacuum lift Carriers with Separate dust
reducing mat it easy to take Assist suit casters are used boxes to reduce
out the contents for transportation. workload

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5S activity manager's Clarify the scope of 5S

A storage space where you can Disseminate how to place and

Installation of the cord Expansion hose

Let's make an improvement conscious of saving time to look for things!

Please return it to the original position after use.

Publicizing the vision of equipment

*Stripes show where the work area meets the passageway.

Put a heading on a notice

Display information that Posting in the appropriate

There is a fire extinguisher installed, so please do not place

Make it easy to see at a glance Clear indication of flow lines

Standard for replacing cleaning tools

Disseminate the replacement time and One-touch removable storage and

Make improvements so that the rules are well known!

Container Stacked Height Upper Limit

Display and communicate rules Show Limits as Lines

It is the area to wear personal

Clear indication of wearing Visualization of protective Use in an appropriate size

Making the lid acrylic to Using samples to

The names of drugs Show how to manage Plates indicating the

Making the inside of the machine

YKK Group safety and health standards Plant Equipment Standards

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