workshop management

A systematic and rational approach to workplace organisation and methodical housekeeping with a sense of purpose.
ELEMENTS OF 5S
1. sorting out
2. systematic arrangement
3. spic and span
4. sanitising
5. self discipline
Steps for sorting
* Remove all garbage and unnecessary tools from the shop floor.
* Remove unnecessary papers from files.
* Discard old files, stationery not in use.
* Clean walkways.
Benifts of sorting
*saves floor space
*helps to get rid of obsolete items.
* Gives a clear idea of the material in stock.
* Better utilisation of material.
Systematic arrangement
ensure rational layout of machines, cabinets.
Place frequently used items at points of use.
Pre-fix a place for everything and put everything in place.
Use labels, colour codes to identify.
Use index for files, records, drawings.
Plan a storage with easy retrievability.
Mixed up items in cabinets should be organised.
How and where to store
Brainstorm on the following:
How and where can it be
easily stored
easily identified
easily retrievable
easily returned to orignal location
Benifits
Materials easily available.
Lesser production downtime.
Machine breakdowns handled fast.
Time taken to search minimised.
Spic and span
cleaning with a sense of purpose.
Keep machines and worplace clean though
Dusting to make dirt free
Wiping to make oil, grase and moisture free.
Steps to spic and span
Develop standards of cleaning
Clean up workplace after use
Assign clear responsibility and schedule for cleaning
Clean waste bins at end of shift
Clean tubes, fans, shades, reflectors
Benifits
Clean machines and floor exposure problems like machine cracks leakages are identified fast.
Fast corrective action.
Lesser production downtime.
Pride of employees.
Sanatising
Wear neat and clean uniform
Provide adequate lighting, ventilation
Check electrical wiring, switches
Maintain hygine in wash rooms, canteen
look for heavy noise, vibration and heat in machines, analyse the cause and take corrective action.
Benifits
Productvity increases as defects go down.
Safer working conditions.
Self discipline
Develop action details for maintaining standards.
Make them easily understandable.
Display correct work procedures on the floor.
Correct deviations on the spot.
Maintain punctuality.
Conduct audits.
Share sucess.