BASIC SHOP PROCESSES TOOLS

AND EQUIPMENTS
PREPARE BY: REKHNOR S. MAGBANUA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• LO1: UNDERSTAND WHY WE NEED TO MAINTAIN THE SHOP, TOOLS AND

EQUIPMENTS

• LO2: IDENTIFY THE THINGS NEEDED TO DO INSIDE THE SHOP

• LO3: PERFORM CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

INSIDE THE SHOP
WHY DO WE NEED TO MAINTAIN
YOUR WORKING AREA CLEAN?

• Maintaining cleanliness in the workplace not only creates a healthier

environment for employees but also tends to help companies become
more efficient and productive. Cluttered desks, leftover food and
waste paper are just some of the most common items that contribute
towards a messy workspace. It is suggested that a clean workplace
increases the professionalism and motivation of the employees as
well as promoting a healthy working environment
The following benefits will explain why
cleanliness is important for workplaces

• Productivity: Provisions for a clean environment can increase the

productivity of employees. Cleanliness can help drive motivation and
boost the morale of employees thereby creating a feeling of
belonging within their organization. One of the easiest ways to
encourage this is by placing free standing or wall mounted waste bins
 around the workplace to make it easy to dispose of waste.
Well-being: Providing a clean work environment helps
in maintaining the well-being of employees. In a
workplace where litter and waste is disposed of
correctly and surfaces are cleaned regularly, employees
take fewer days of sick leave, which results in improved
overall productivity (Raesgo, 2014³).
Impression: A clean and tidy business space leaves a good impression on both its employees and its
visitors. As such, it is a good idea to maintain hygiene and cleanliness not only indoors but also in any
outdoor areas. Companies can purchase outdoor rubbish bins and ashtrays for outdoor and smoking areas.
 Cost saving: By maintaining good levels of cleanliness in the
workplace, companies can save on cleaning costs and
refurbishments, which may become necessary if the
premises are not properly maintained (Raesgo, 2014³).
WHY WE NEED TO MAINTAIN YOUR TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENTS AT ALL TIMES?

• Useful quality tools can be a significant investment, but they will last
longer and return the favor if you take good care of them. Making
sure your devices are properly stored, cleaned, and well maintained
will save you time and money, as well as making your projects and
jobs much more comfortable.
HOUSE KEEPING (5s)

• 5S is the name of a workplace organization method that uses a list of

five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke or in
English: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.
SEIRI – Sort out

• Seiri is defined as the sorting out of necessary equipment or material

in required and non required items. Seiri is the identification of the
best physical Organization of the workplace.
SEITON – Orderliness/Systematize

• Seiton means organizing and being ready. ... Seiton means

determining where and when items are needed, and placing them in
a way that promotes efficient work flow. A worker should not have to
hunt for necessary tools, or walk to another area to access often-used
items
SEISO – The Cleaning/Shining

• A Japanese term for Shine . Indicates the need to keep the workplace

clean as well as neat by making cleaning a daily activity. At the end of
each shift, the work area is cleaned up and everything is restored to
its place.
SEIKETSU – Standardize

• Seiketsu is the fourth step of the 5S method. It means "standardized

cleanup". It derives from the one-time Seiso step which made the
factory "shiny clean" and set the standard for cleanliness.
SHITSUKE - Sustain/Discipline

•  It means "sustain" or "sustained discipline". It is a Japanese word

that carries a wealth of cultural meaning: Discipline and training
imposed upon a person: Children are taught by their parents to brush
their teeth after every meal.
ACTIVITY

• IN 500 WORDS EXPLAIN WHY WE NEED TO MAKE OUR WORKING

AREA CLEAN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THE TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENTS INSIDE THE SHOP
QUIZ

• 1-10 GIVE THE 5 WORKPLACE ORGANIZATION METHODS THAT USES

LIST OF FIVE JAPANESE WORDS OR 5S AND ITS ENGLISH
TRANSLATION.