WSH & Workplace Housekeeping: A 5S Approach
Transcript of WSH & Workplace Housekeeping: A 5S Approach
WSH & WORKPLACE HOUSEKEEPING:A 5S APPROACH
30 Jun 2016
Edison J Loh
WSH Practices
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[DEFINE] Housekeeping
“The routine tasks that must be carried out in order for a system to function
or to function efficiently.”
[DEFINE] Workplace Housekeeping
“Activities undertaken to create or maintain a tidy, clean, orderly and safe working environment.”
Source: WSH Guidelines on Workplace Housekeeping
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Tidy?
Clean?
Orderly?
Safe?
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Why Housekeep?
Good for Business
• Elimination of hazards
• Hygienic working conditions
• Improved staff morale & wellbeing
• Increased productivity
• Improved quality control
• Better WSH performance
• Effective use of space
• Better inventory control
• Enhanced company image
• Commitment to WSH
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Poor HousekeepingMessy Warehouse
Image source: Internet
Tidy?
Clean?
Orderly?
Safe?
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Poor Housekeeping
Corridor
Workshop
Outdoor storage
Storeroom
Industry Examples
Source: Ministry of Manpower 8/36
WorkplaceHousekeepingGetting Started
Download: www.wshc.sg9/36
Housekeeping & WSH
Employee Workspace
Floors
Aisles &StairwaysWalls &
Other SurfacesLighting
Dust
Spills
Employee Facilities
Waste
StorageToolsTools
Maintenance
Details in WSH Guidelines on Workplace Housekeeping 10/36
The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Sort
STEP �: Shine
STEP �: Set in Order
STEP �: Standardise
STEP �: Sustain
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Sort
Action: Keep only necessary items
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Set in Order
Action: Organise for better workflow
and easy retrieval
Map of existing layout
New layout (after rearrangement)
Better workflow
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Set in Order
Tools kept close to the location of work and stored in the order of use.
Easy Retrieval
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Set in Order
(i) Labelling
Visual Order
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Set in Order
(ii) Outlining
Visual Order
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Set in Order
(iii) Colour Coding
Visual Order
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Set in Order
(iv) Marking
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
More ideas: Visual Order
Label indicators to denote item’s name, code number, location (e.g., A-1) and maximum & minimum required quantities.
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
More ideas: Visual Order
Labels to indicate safe (green) and dangerous (red) operating zone.
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The 5S ApproachWorkplace Organisation
STEP �: Shine
Action: Keep workplace clean, tidy
and in good condition.
Covers both inspection and cleaning
• What & where (5S Map)
• Who & when (5S Schedule)
• How (Safe Work Procedure)
Inspection: Detecting abnormalities
See • Hear • Smell • Touch
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Good Workplace HousekeepingIndustry Examples
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Good Housekeeping
Demarcated walkway
Engineered racking
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Good HousekeepingLogistics & Transport (warehouse)
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Good Housekeeping
Neatly stacked containers
Pedestrian crossing,
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Good Housekeeping
Tidy and organised storage
Storage of reusable items (by part size)
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Good Housekeeping
Waste segregation
Demarcated walkway
Storage area demarcation
Segregation of electrical, gas and water hoses
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Good Housekeeping
Passageway in storage area
Isolation of gas storage area with fence and prohibition sign
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Good Housekeeping
Horizontal push-back sliding racks
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Vertical carousel storage system
Metalworking
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Good Housekeeping
Workshop
layout
Drawer layout
Woodworking
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Good Housekeeping
Labelled food trays stating production date & time
Anti-slip coating on
kitchen floor
Separate compartments for raw meat and raw seafood
Neatly organised
cleaning tools
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Good Housekeeping
Grey bins for oral medication
Red bins for external
preparations like creams,
lotions & patches.
Hospital (Pharmacy)
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Housekeeping Inspection Checklist
Inspection of Housekeeping Aspects that affect WSH Yes No
1 Work area is clean, tidy and clutter-free.
2 There are no unnecessary items in the work area.
3 There are no food and drinks in the work area.
4 Aisles, walkways, stairways and exits are unobstructed.
5 There are no objects protruding into aisles and walkways.
6 No item is placed around emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits).
7 Floors (e.g., tiles, boards and carpets) are in good condition.
8 Floors are dry and free from accumulated dust, broken glass and leaks or spills (e.g., oil or water).
9 Floor markings are highly visible and not faded.
10 Floor openings or holes are guarded by a cover, grating or guardrail on all sides (except at entrances to stairways or ladders).
11 Lamps or light sources are clean and provide adequate illumination for working.
12 Warning signs are in good condition and can be clearly seen from afar.
13 Cords, cables and hoses are bundled up when not in use.
14 Machine and equipment guards are in place and secure.
15 Tools are in good condition and in their designated location.
16 Storage areas are clean, tidy and organised.
17 Stacked materials are placed on a flat and firm foundation.
18 Storage racks used are adequate for the task and in good condition.
19 Heavier and bulkier items are placed on the lower shelves of a storage rack.
20 Hazardous substances (e.g., flammable materials, toxic substances) are stored in compatible containers, stored under appropriate conditions and affixed with GHS labels.
21 Physical barriers and warnings signs are installed around workplace hazards (e.g., sharp objects, protruding objects, a hot surface, a floor opening).
22 Proper waste bins for general waste, recyclable waste, hazardous waste, and so on are provided at work areas to facilitate responsible disposal.
23 Combustible waste is properly disposed of. For example, oily rags are disposed in closed metal waste bins.
24 Waste (including hazardous waste) is collected regularly so that there is no unnecessary accumulation of waste.
25 A predetermined disposal area has been designated for situations where waste materials (e.g., bulky waste, toxic waste) need to be accumulated till the next waste collection date.
Source:
WSH Guidelines on Workplace Housekeeping
[RECALL]Housekeeping
“The routine tasks that must be carried out in order for a system to function or to function efficiently.”
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5S
Key TakeawayGood workplace housekeeping can
eliminate hazards and keep your company
organised, productive and safe.
STEP �: Sort
STEP �: Shine
STEP �: Set in Order
For more on Step 4: Standardise and Step: 5 Sustain, refer to WSH Guidelines on Workplace Housekeeping.
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Labelling
Outlining
Colour
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Marking
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Getting Started
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Government Assistance
• Capability Development Grant (CDG)
• Innovation & Capability Voucher (ICV)
http://www.spring.gov.sg/
5S Training
WSQ Apply 5S Techniques(16 training providers)
http://www.wda.gov.sg/
Download: www.wshc.sg