2. Japanese companies innovated a
productivity philosophy called 5S, which
stands for five Japanese words that refer to
a methodology not only for cleaning, but
for business.
The 5S methodology is all about
eliminating waste, speeding up daily tasks,
and improving the quality of the workplace.
4. SEIRI / SORT
This is a process for identifying
whether certain items are needed,
and those that are needed are
immediately discarded to use space
effectively.
5. SEITON / SET IN ORDER
this is a process for sorting tools
and parts in an order that
facilitates their use.
putting all necessary item in
proper order and in their proper
places.
6. SEISO / SWEEP / SHINE
this is a process for keeping
everything in the workplace
clean.
Is an action to sweep your
workplace thoroughly.
7. SEIKETSU /STANDARDIZE
this is a process for maintaining the
seiri, seiton, and seiso conditions in an
effort to prevent every possible problem
from occurring.
Is a condition where high standard of
good housekeeping is maintained
8. SHITSUKE / SEL-DISCIPLINE
this process involves extensive
training for workers to perform
their duties for proper practices
and policies in their workplace.
9. CONCLUSION
It is important to consider safety measures in the workplace. It
is not the result of cleaning up once a week or even once a day.
It is the result of keeping the workplace cleaned-up all the time.
It is an essential factor in a good safety program, promoting
safety, health production and morale.
Besides preventing accidents and injuries, good housekeeping
saves space, time and materials. When a workplace is clean,
orderly, and free of obstruction, work can get done safely and
properly. Workers feel better, think better, do better work, and
increase the quantity and quality of work.