Topic 3: Workplace Good Housekeeping Planning a good housekeeping program:

- 5S is a tool that represents the basic principles of

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 & containers
- Presence of spills and leaks
Accident from poor housekeeping:
- being hit by falling objects
- tripping over lose objects on floors, stairs, and
platforms
- sleeping 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 and projecting nails, wire or
steel strapping
- electrocution from exposed live wires
- fires resulting from improper storage
- health problems
Injuries from slips, trips, and falls:
- strains and sprains
- torn ligaments
- broken bones
- back or spine injury
- death
What is good housekeeping?
- housekeeping is not just keeping your workplace clean
and safe but also an effective workplace organization.
- housekeeping lessons accidents and related injuries
and illnesses.
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/ELIMINATE)
- is an action to identify and eliminate all unnecessary
items from the workplace
- decide what you need
- all tools, gauges, and materials are classified for
proper storage.
- remove unnecessary clutter
- remove items which are broken, unusable, only
occasionally used
SEITON (SYSTEMATIZE/ORDERLINESS)
- is an action to put all essential materials in a
systematic order.
- a place for everything and everything in its place.
- 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”

Benefits of good housekeeping: Workplace Checkpoints:

- 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
- reflect a well-run organization
-Positions of aisles and storage places clearly marked?
- tools classified and stored by frequency of use?
- pallets stacked correctly?
- safety equipment easily accessible?
- floors in good condition?

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
SEISO (SWEEP) SHITSUKE (SELF-DISCIPLINE)
- is an action to clean and/or polish the workplace to - is a condition where all members practice the above
attain a dirt or dust-free state. 4S spontaneously and willingly as a way of life
- also inspecting for defects

Technique for SEISO:

-divide areas into zones
- define responsibilities for cleaning
- tools and equipment must be owned by an individual
- focus on removing the need to clean
Prevent slips
- clean up spills
- repair leaky pipes
- pick up objects
- sweet up debris
- wear slip-resistant shoes

Prevent Trips
- clean up straps & bands
- put away electrical cords and air hoses
- don't stock items in walkways
- keep drawers closed
- put away tools

Unobstructed exits and fire equipment

- keep evacuation routes clear
- don't block emergency exits
- make sure fire extinguishers are accessible

SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE)
- is a condition where high standard of housekeeping is
attained
- generate a maintenance system for the first 3S
- develop procedure, schedules and practices
- continue to assess the use and disposal of items
- regularly audit using checklist and measures of
housekeeping
- real challenge is to keep it clean
 - organize 5S inter- department competition
- periodically award groups and individuals
Preparation: - organize study tours to other companies
- understanding 5S concepts and benefits - organize 5S inter - company competition
- visit the company with successful 5S program
- management commitment to 5S implementation Good housekeeping habits:
- organize 5S working group - make time for housekeeping
- identification and training of 5S facilitators - evaluate your workspace
- remove hazards before starting work
Official announcement: - turn equipment off after using it
- CEO officially announces implementation of 5S - clean up as you go
program - never ignore a safety hazard
- CEO explains the objectives of 5S to all colleagues
- publicize 5S organizational chart and layout Daily housekeeping checklist:
- work out various promotional tools - floors
- aisles
- workstation
- equipment
- storage
- waste disposal

Key points to remember:

- Good housekeeping helps prevent workplace fires and
accidents
- keeping the workplace neat, clean, and safe, is
everyone's responsibility
- other to housekeeping hazards
- eliminate or report hazards you identify anywhere in
the facility
Management's role
- providing adequate equipment
- including housekeeping in the planning of all
operations
- including maintenance of good housekeeping as part
of individual's job responsibility
- providing clean up schedule and personnel
- maintaining executive supervisory and interest

Supervisor's role
- maintaining constant check on housekeeping
conditions
- seeing that employee maintain good housekeeping
- having unusual situations corrected or cleaned up
immediately
- planning for orderliness and all operations
- issuing definite instructions to employee
- insisting on clean up after every job

Worker's role
- follow housekeeping procedure
- maintain an orderly workplace
- report to supervisors any unsafe condition

PERIODIC 5S AUDITS
- establish 5S evaluation and incentive plan
- conduct 5S evaluation and inspection regularly