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FOR LEARNERS
CSS 9 - Computer System Servicing
Second Quarter Week 3 Day 1-4

Objectives:

Learning Competencies:
LO 3. Maintain measuring instruments
3.1 Ensure proper handling of measuring instruments to avoid
damage and clean it before and after using.
3.2 Identify task to be undertaken for proper storage of instruments
according to the manufacturer’s specification and standard
operating procedure.
CG Code: TLE_IACSS9-12PMC-IIe-f-12
Written by:

KEO B. ENCALLADO
Bulawan National High School
Payao District
Day 1-4
I. MINI LESSON

Hi! Good day! How are you

today? Today we will be
learning about maintaining
measuring instrument.

Maintain Measuring Instruments

It is essential that you follow proper care and maintenance

procedures with all of your measuring tools.
In maintaining measuring instruments, we have to do the following:

1. 5S

2. Lubrication

3. Cleaning

4. Storage

1. 5S System
5S was created in Japan, and the original “S” terms were in
Japanese, so English translations for each of the five steps may vary.The
5S system is a lean manufacturing tool that improves workplace efficiency
and eliminates waste. There are five steps in the system, each starting
with the letter S:

2. Set In 4.
1. Sort 3. Shine 5. Sustain
Order Standardize

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 By providing a systematic framework for organization and
cleanliness, 5S helps facilities avoid lost productivity from delayed work
or unplanned downtime.

Step Name Japanese Term Explanation

Remove unnecessary items from
1. Sort Seiri(tidiness) each area
Seiton Organize and identify storage for
2. Set In Order
(orderliness) efficient use
Seiso Clean and inspect each area
3. Shine
(cleanliness) regularly
Seiketsu Incorporate 5S into standard
4. Standardize
(standardization) operating procedures
Shitsuke Assign responsibility, track
5. Sustain
(discipline) progress, and continue the cycle
These steps feed into each other, so the sequence is important.

Step 1: Sort
The first step in the 5S process is Sort, or “seiri,” which translates to
“tidiness.” The goal of the Sort step is to eliminate clutter and clear up
space by removing things that don’t belong in the area.

Clearing the Work Area

For this step, take a close look at the items, tools, and materials in a
work area. Items that are necessary or useful for the work being done in
that space should be kept there. Everything else should be removed.

Some of those removed items will need to be thrown away or

recycled. Other items might belong to another work process or location;
they should be returned to their “homes.” However, you might find some
items that you aren’t sure about.

Red-Tagging Unknown Items

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 If you find an item that you can’t identify, or that has uncertain
ownership, it’s time to use a red tag. “Red-Tagging” temporarily attaches
a highly-visible tag to the item, which notes where it was found and when.
Then, red-tagged items from all work areas are collected in a single
location: a “lost and found” for tools, materials, and equipment.

If a work area is missing an important tool, check the red tag

collection area to see if it was found somewhere else. Supervisors for each
work space should check the red tag collection area periodically, in case
something has been missed. Anything that belongs in a work space should
be taken back there.

Reassigning Tagged Items

Items may wait in the red tag collection area for a long time. In that
case, the original work area (where that item came from) doesn’t seem to
need it anymore. It may be useful elsewhere, though.

In one common approach, items may be left in the red tag collection
space for thirty days. After that, any supervisor may claim the item for their
own work area. If nobody wants it after another week, the item can be
removed from the facility entirely. Sell it, recycle it, or throw it away.

If an item will definitely be needed by the company, but isn’t needed

right now, it might be best to store it for later. Before putting anything
into storage, be sure it will actually be needed again. Have a specific plan
for getting that item out of storage again, at a specific time. Don’t store
things “just in case” without good cause, and keep track of what’s been
stored.

Step 2: Set In Order

The second step, Set In Order, was originally called “seiton,” which
translates to “orderliness.” A variety of names have been used in English:
“Systematic Organization,” “Straightening Out,” and “Simplify,” for

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example. No matter what it’s called, the goal of this step is to organize the
work area. Each item should be easy to find, use, and return: a place for
everything, and everything in its place.

Building a 5S Map

Tools that are used frequently should be stored near the place they
are used. Spare equipment, supplies, and other tools that are used less
often can be kept in a central location, where multiple teams can share
them. Items that are typically used together (such as drills and drill bits)
should be stored near each other. Each of these decisions will make sense
on its own, but it may become difficult to keep track of everything. It may
be helpful to create a 5S map as part of this process.

A 5S map is a diagram or floor plan that provides an overview of a

work area, process, or station. It provides a visual reference to show where
the tools, supplies, workers, and travel paths are, and how they relate to
each other. A good map may also include a description of the work that
happens in the area shown.

Depending on your facility’s needs, you may find one approach easier
than another:

• Draw up a map, and then implement it

• Physically arrange the workplace first, and then map it out
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 • Map as you go, testing ideas and writing down what works well

No matter which approach is used to create it, the resulting 5S map

should be kept as a training tool, used for reference in later steps of 5S,
and updated over time as the work area changes.

Communicating the Plan

Once storage locations are assigned, each storage area should be
labeled. Label the outside of cabinet doors to help workers quickly identify
what’s inside each one. Then, label any interior shelves to show where
different supplies belong. The same ideas extend to rack labels, bins, and
other storage systems.

Many facilities use a “shadow board” for tool storage, to ensure that
each tool is easy to put back in its correct storage place. With this
approach, a label matching the shape and size of the tool is placed where
that tool belongs. Workers can immediately spot where each item
belongs, and know at a glance if the item is there or not. No more time
wasted looking through drawers and bins.

Organization can extend to the floor, too. Work areas, movement

lanes, and storage for supplies and finished products can all be marked
with floor marking tape.

Step 3: Shine
The third step of 5S is Shine, or “seiso,” which means “cleanliness.”
While the first and second steps cleared up space and arranged the area
for efficiency, this step attacks the dirt and grime that inevitably builds up
underneath the clutter, and works to keep it from coming back.

Routine Cleaning

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 Shine moves far beyond just pushing a broom around every now
and then. It involves regular cleaning of every part of the work area —
often a daily wipe-down, and a more thorough cleaning each week.

Importantly, the Shine step is not meant to be a job for the

maintenance or janitorial staff. Each worker should clean their own work
area, and the equipment they use. This approach has several benefits:

• Workers who are familiar with the area will quickly notice any
problems that arise
• Hazards or difficult situations will be understood and accounted for
• Items that are out of place or missing will be recognized
• Workers will tend to keep their own workspaces cleaner during
normal operations

Everyone should pay attention to the overall cleanliness of the

workplace, being willing to pick up trash and so on. But for 5S to give the
best results, each worker should take personal responsibility for their own
working space.

Shine as Preventative Maintenance

Keeping work areas clean will have many advantages. One important
advantage is that it’s easy to spot leaks, cracks, or misalignments. If the
people keeping the area clean are the same people who work there
regularly, they will be quick to recognize any of these problems.

Leaving those problems unnoticed and unresolved could result in

equipment failure, safety hazards, and loss of productivity. With the
constant cleaning and inspections used in the Shine step of 5S, the system
can feed into a preventative maintenance program. This way, 5S can
extend the working life of equipment and help reduce emergency
downtime.

Step 4: Standardize
The first three steps of 5S cover the basics of clearing, organizing,
and cleaning a work space; on their own, those steps will provide short-
term benefits. The fourth step is Standardize, or “seiketsu,” which simply
means standardization. By writing down what is being done, where, and

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by whom, you can incorporate the new practices into normal work
procedure. This paves the way for long-term change.

The Power of Writing Things Down

It’s been said that “If it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Writing
down the decisions that you make in your 5S program will help ensure
that your work doesn’t just disappear. If you made a 5S map in the Set In
Order step, that map can be part of your new standard for the area. In the
same way, the process that you use for red-tagging items can be written
down and included in the standards.

Writing out your decisions doesn’t mean you can’t change your
mind, though. The purpose of 5S is to make your workplace better, not to
make it unchangeable. You are writing the standards for your facility, and
you can change them to fit new information or new business needs.

Tools for Standardizing

Once you’ve made decisions on how to change your work practices,
those decisions need to be communicated to workers. This
communication is a key part of the Standardize step. Common tools for
this process include:

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 • 5S checklists – Listing the individual steps of a process makes it easy
for workers to follow that process completely. It also provides a
simple auditing tool to check progress later on.
• Job cycle charts – Identify each task to be performed in a work area,
and decide on a schedule or frequency for each of those tasks. Then,
assign responsibility to a particular worker (or job duty). The
resulting chart can be posted visibly to resolve questions and
promote accountability.
• Procedure labels and signs – Provide operating instructions,
cleaning steps, and preventative maintenance procedures right
where that information will be needed.

Step 5: Sustain
The fifth step of a 5S program is Sustain, or “shitsuke,” which literally
means “discipline.” The idea here is continuing commitment. It’s important
to follow through on the decisions that you’ve made — and continually
return to the earlier steps of 5S, in an ongoing cycle.

Never “Once and Done”

The 5S approach was never meant to be a one-time event, but an
ongoing cycle. This is key, because early successes in 5S can open the way
for problems. If open space becomes available in the Sort step, but
afterward, tools and materials are allowed to gradually fill in that space
without any organization, the end result can be an even bigger mess. The
solution is to apply the ideas of 5S over and over, as a routine part of
normal work. That’s why Sustain is so important.

Sustaining a 5S program can mean different things in different workplaces,

but there are some elements that are common in successful programs.

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• Management support – Without visible
commitment from managers, the 5S processes
won’t stick around. Supervisors and managers
should be involved in auditing the 5S work
processes, and getting feedback from workers.
They also need to provide the tools, training, and
time for workers to get their jobs done right.

• Department tours – Bringing teams from one

department to visit other departments will help
familiarize the entire workforce with the
processes of your facility. This type of “cross
pollination” helps to spread good ideas, and
inspires people to come up with new ways to
improve the 5S implementation.

• Updated training – As time passes, there may be

changes in your workplace, such as new
equipment, new products, or new work rules.
When this happens, revise your 5S work
standards to accommodate those changes, and
provide training on the new standards.

• Progress audits – The standards that are created

in the 5S program should provide specific and
measurable goals. Checking on those goals with
a periodic audit can provide important
information and guidance. Where is 5S working
well? Where are teams falling behind?

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 • Performance evaluations – Once you know
your goals are reasonable, make performance
part of each employee evaluation. When teams
and individuals perform well, celebrate it, and
post overall results so each team can see how
they compare to the rest of the facility.

Sustain Is Not the End of 5S

While it’s the last step in the sequence, Sustain is not the end of 5S
as a whole. One pass through the steps can expose problems that were
hidden beforehand. Following the steps again can resolve those problems,
and help discover new ways to improve. Continue through the cycle again
and again to keep your facility at the top of its potential.

2. Lubrication
Lubrication is the control of friction and wear by the introduction of a
friction-reducing film between moving surfaces in contact. The lubricant
used can be a fluid, solid, or plastic substance.
Although this is a valid definition, it fails to realize all that lubrication
actually achieves.
Many different substances can be used to lubricate a surface. Oil
and grease are the most common. Grease is composed of oil and a
thickening agent to obtain its consistency, while the oil is what actually
lubricates. Oils can be synthetic, vegetable or mineral-based as well as a
combination of these.
The application determines which oil, commonly referred to as the
base oil, should be used. In extreme conditions, synthetic oils can be
beneficial. Where the environment is of concern, vegetable base oils may
be utilized.
Lubricants containing oil have additives that enhance, add or
suppress properties within the base oil. The amount of additives depends
on the type of oil and the application for which it will be used. For instance,
engine oil might have a dispersant added.

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 A dispersant keeps insoluble matter conglomerated together to be
removed by the filter upon circulation. In environments that undergo
extremes in temperature, from cold to hot, a viscosity index (VI) improver
may be added. These additives are long organic molecules that stay
bunched together in cold conditions and unravel in hotter environments.
This process changes the oil’s viscosity and allows it to flow better in
cold conditions while still maintaining its high-temperature properties. The
only problem with additives is that they can be depleted, and in order to
restore them back to sufficient levels, generally the oil volume must be
replaced.

The Role of a Lubricant

The primary functions of a lubricant are to:
• Reduce friction
• Prevent wear
• Protect the equipment from corrosion
• Control temperature (dissipate heat)
• Control contamination (carry contaminants to a filter or sump)
• Transmit power (hydraulics)
• Provide a fluid seal

Sometimes the functions of reducing friction and preventing wear

are used interchangeably. However, friction is the resistance to motion,
and wear is the loss of material as a result of friction, contact fatigue and
corrosion. There is a significant difference. In fact, not all that causes
friction (e.g., fluid friction) causes wear, and not all that causes wear (e.g.,
cavitational erosion) causes friction.
Reducing friction is a key objective of lubrication, but there are many
other benefits of this process. Lubricating films can help prevent corrosion
by protecting the surface from water and other corrosive substances. In
addition, they play an important role in controlling contamination within
systems.
The lubricant works as a conduit in which it transports contaminants
to filters to be removed. These fluids also aid in temperature control by
absorbing heat from surfaces and transferring it to a point of lower
temperature where it can be dissipated.

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Types of Lubrication
There are three different types of lubrication: boundary, mixed and
full film. Each type is different, but they all rely on a lubricant and the
additives within the oils to protect against wear.
Full-film lubrication can be broken down into two forms:
hydrodynamic and elastohydrodynamic. Hydrodynamic lubrication occurs
when two surfaces in sliding motion (relative to each other) are fully
separated by a film of fluid.
Elastohydrodynamic lubrication is similar but occurs when the
surfaces are in a rolling motion (relative
to each other). The film layer in
elastohydrodynamic conditions is much
thinner than that of hydrodynamic
lubrication, and the pressure on the film
is greater. It is called
elastohydrodynamic because the film
elastically deforms the rolling surface to
lubricate it.
Even on the most polished and smooth
surfaces, irregularities are present. They stick out of the surface forming
peaks and valleys at a microscopic level. These peaks are called
asperities. In order for full-film conditions to be met, the lubricating film
must be thicker than the length of the asperities. This type of lubrication
protects surfaces the most effectively and is the most desired.
Boundary lubrication is found where there are frequent starts and
stops, and where shock-loading conditions are present. Some oils have
extreme-pressure (EP) or anti-wear (AW) additives to help protect
surfaces in the event that full films cannot be achieved due to speed, load
or other factors.
These additives cling to metal surfaces and form a sacrificial layer
that protects the metal from wear. Boundary lubrication occurs when the
two surfaces are contacting in such a way that only the EP or AW layer is
all that is protecting them. This is not ideal, as it causes high friction, heat
and other undesirable effects.
Mixed lubrication is a cross between boundary and hydrodynamic
lubrication. While the bulk of the surfaces are separated by a lubricating
layer, the asperities still make contact with each other. This is where the
additives again come into play.

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 With a better understanding of this process, it should be easier to
define what lubrication actually is. It is a process of either separating
surfaces or protecting them in a manner to reduce friction, heat, wear and
energy consumption. This can be accomplished by using oils, greases,
gases or other fluids. So the next time you change the oil in your car or
grease a bearing, realize there is more going on than meets the eye.

3. Cleaning
Another essential aspect of gage maintenance is keeping your
instruments clean. Like with measuring tool storage, there are different
cleaning recommendations for different types of gages and materials. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for your specific tools to ensure you
thoroughly clean them and avoid damaging
them. Conscientiously cleaning your devices is crucial, as any residue
that remains on your device may impact the accuracy of your
measurements.
The material your device is made of plays a significant role in the
cleaning method you should use. If an instrument is mostly aluminum, for
example, avoid using alcohol, as it can cause aluminum to deteriorate.
For brass, it’s best not to use anything except for a clean cloth that you’ve
dampened with distilled water.
Some general cleaning tips include:
• Not leaving your instruments in contact with dirt or oil for long periods,
as oils can cause corrosion
• Avoiding touching gages with your bare hands, as skin oils can be
damaging
• Using a soft, non-abrasive cloth to clean your instruments and
ensuring the cloth is clean before using it

Scheduled Cleaning
As part of your routine gage maintenance, you should have a regular
cleaning schedule in place for your devices. Various factors influence how
often you should plan to clean your instruments.
• The environment in which you use it: Some situations may cause
measuring tools to require cleaning more often. If you use your tools
in a dusty manufacturing environment, for example, you may need to
clean them more often than if you work in a relatively controlled lab
environment.
• The task for which you use it: The job you use the tool for can also
impact how often it requires cleaning. For example, pressure gage

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 maintenance may involve cleaning it more often if you use it with
liquids, as opposed to solid items. Also, if the measurements are so
precise that small amounts of dirt or residue could throw them off,
you’ll need to clean your instruments more frequently.
• Legal requirements: In certain industries, rules and regulations may
require you to clean tools more often. For example, food-related
businesses must adhere to higher cleanliness standards than many
other industries.
It’s a smart rule of thumb to inspect and, if needed, clean instruments
before each use. Before using a device, look for foreign matter on it, as
this material could affect the readings.

Spot Cleaning
At times, you may need to do some maintenance beyond your
typical scheduled gage cleaning. This type of upkeep is spot cleaning, and
is a more vigorous method you use when your routine maintenance
doesn’t remove all foreign matter. Spot cleaning may involve using
stronger cleaners, repeating cleaning processes until you remove all
contaminants or other techniques.

Handling
Another critical element of precision instrument care is handling
measuring instruments correctly during useTaking care to avoid
accidental damage and use your tools correctly can help to extend their
life and ensure accurate readings.
When using a measuring tool, it doesn’t have the protection of its
case or storage space, so it’s especially crucial to handle it carefully. Take
care to avoid sudden shocks or rough treatment such as dropping,
throwing or banging the device against hard surfaces. Placing rubber mats
in workspaces can help protect tools from damage should someone
accidentally drop them.
It’s also essential that you only use your instruments for their
intended purposes. Never use measuring tools as hammers or to pry open
other objects. Calipers, for instance, have ID jaws that come to sharp
points. They appear to be ideal for cutting open boxes, but using calipers
in this way cause burrs to form on the jaws. Even though these burrs may
be too small to see with the naked eye, they can still affect the accuracy
of the instrument.
As mentioned earlier, you may also want to avoid touching
instruments that are especially sensitive with your bare hands, as the oils
on your skin can cause corrosion. For some tools, minimizing the time you
spend holding it or only touching it at certain points may be enough. For
the most sensitive instruments or those you need to handle more

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frequently, you can use lint-free gloves or accessories, such as tweezers,
lifters and forks, made specifically to handle sensitive instruments.
Another reason to avoid handling measuring tools for long periods
is the heat your body produces. Holding an instrument for an extended
period can cause it to heat up, potentially throwing off the accuracy of the
unit. You should also avoid setting it on hot or cold sources and keep it
away from sources of cold air or heat. Throughout the entire process of
using the instrument, be careful to keep it at the proper temperature.
Training is vital for ensuring the proper handling of measuring
equipment at all times. Employees should receive sufficient training for
each type of instrument they will use, so they know how to take accurate
measurements without damaging the tools.

4. Storage
Storage is a critical element of measuring tool care, as these
devices can spend significant amounts of time in cupboards or cabinets
where they may get damaged. Be sure to follow the recommendations for
how to store each tool you use. Different types of gages and tools made
of different materials often have different storage requirements.
Many measurement devices come in cases, and it’s often a best
practice to store your tools in these cases. If your tool didn’t come with a
case, purchase one that meets the storage requirements of your
instrument. Make sure it’s the right material, size and shape and that it
has the right features. Often, these containers will have padding. For
some types of gages, you may want to place them on a clean, dry cloth
inside a case. Keeping your tools in a case helps to protect them from
airborne contaminants and accidental physical damage.
Another crucial measure to take to prevent physical damage is to
separate your devices so that they don’t bump into and damage each
other. You can separate them using dividers or cases. Don’t stack devices
on top of each other unless they’re in cases that will protect them from
damaging each other.
It can also be helpful to take time to organize your devices in a cart,
tray, inspection station or other location. Doing so can help make it easier
to follow proper storage procedures and enable you to access your tools
more efficiently.
You also need to ensure that you store your devices in the proper
temperature and humidity and that other conditions are suitable for your
tools as well. In general, you want to keep gages in a cool, dry place, but
some devices may also come with more specific recommendations.

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 Be sure to keep the storage area at an appropriate temperature and
keep your devices away from sources of heat, including sunlight. If your
gages get exposed to sunlight or other sources that produce too much
heat, they may expand as they heat up and then contract as they cool,
potentially damaging them and decreasing their accuracy.
You also need to take steps to keep the humidity of the storage
space at a suitable level and to take care of any moisture issues that may
arise. Doing so is crucial, since excessive moisture can lead to corrosion.
Air conditioning or a dehumidifier can help you control humidity and
reduce ambient moisture. Placing silica gel packets in the drawers where
you store your tools can help take care of any other excess moisture.
Over time, vibration can cause measuring tools to fall out of
calibration, so store your instruments away from any equipment that may
cause vibration or movement.

How to Store Tools and Equipment?

Unorganized tools and home equipment make household tasks
time consuming.
Zip those home projects out in no time with well-organized and
properly stored tools and other home maintenance equipment. Garden
supplies, vehicle implements and liquids and home tools such as
hammers, saws, nails and power equipment all benefit from proper care
and storage. These items organized efficiently make home projects easy,
and make clean up even easier.

Step 1
Delegate a portion of your garage, shed or basement closet as a
place to store tools. Clean out the junk and clutter and make a space only
for tools. Figure out how much space is needed for the amount of tools
you have. Sweep away cobwebs, dirt and other foreign matter. Get a
shelving unit and store chemicals, liquids and paint substances out of the
reach of children and pets.

Step 2
Find the parts. Locate cords, bits, nails and screws and organize
them. Allocate plastic bins to store smaller household tools. If you have a
large tool collection, organize by type for easy location. Keep the parts for
each specific tool close by.

Step 3
Clean out dirt and debris from tools. Oil power tools to lubricate

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moving parts. Repair loose handles and clean out oil or other fluids used
to power the tool. Sharpen blades and replace worn out parts.

Step 4
Set up racks. Mount commercially available racks along the wall of
your garage or storage area to hang garden tools, cords and other
equipment. Screw racks into the wall with screws recommended by the
manufacturer and a power drill. Wind long cords in a loop and hang from
rack. Place tools on racks by the handle. Draw the outline of the tool with
a permanent marker to identify its place, or use labels to mark the location.

Step 5
Create a library. For tools and appliances that have various
functions, designate a library area or bin within the storage space for user
manuals and warranty sheets. Store the booklets alphabetically and in a
dry area. Type up a sheet listing all of the books to create simple table of
contents.

II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 1
Direction: Write the words that correspond to 5S inside the empty spaces.

Activity 2
Direction: Match each word in Column A with its correct definition in
Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before the number.

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 Column A Column B

___1. 5S A. It is the control of friction and wear by

the introduction of a friction-reducing
film between moving surfaces in
contact. The lubricant used can be a
fluid, solid, or plastic substance.

___2. Lubrication B. It is a lean manufacturing tool that

improves workplace efficiency and
eliminates waste. There are five steps
in the system, each starting with the
letter S.

___3. Cleaning C. It is a critical element of measuring tool

care, as these devices can spend
significant amounts of time in
cupboards or cabinets where they may
get damaged.

___4. Storage D. Another essential aspect of gage

maintenance is keeping your
instruments clean. Like with measuring
tool storage, there are different cleaning
recommendations for different types of
gages and materials.

Activity 3
Direction: Arrange the following steps in storing tools and equipment
based on its proper order.

1. Delegate a portion of your garage, shed or basement closet as a place

to store tools. Clean out the junk and clutter and make a space only for
tools. Figure out how much space is needed for the amount of tools
you have. Sweep away cobwebs, dirt and other foreign matter. Get a
shelving unit and store chemicals, liquids and paint substances out of
the reach of children and pets.
2. Clean out dirt and debris from tools. Oil power tools to lubricate moving
parts. Repair loose handles and clean out oil or other fluids used to
power the tool. Sharpen blades and replace worn out parts.

3. Find the parts. Locate cords, bits, nails and screws and organize them.

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 Allocate plastic bins to store smaller household tools. If you have a
large tool collection, organize by type for easy location. Keep the parts
for each specific tool close by.

4. Create a library. For tools and appliances that have various functions,
designate a library area or bin within the storage space for user
manuals and warranty sheets. Store the booklets alphabetically and in
a dry area. Type up a sheet listing all of the books to create simple
table of contents.

5. Set up racks. Mount commercially available racks along the wall of your
garage or storage area to hang garden tools, cords and other
equipment. Screw racks into the wall with screws recommended by the
manufacturer and a power drill. Wind long cords in a loop and hang
from rack. Place tools on racks by the handle. Draw the outline of the
tool with a permanent marker to identify its place, or use labels to mark
the location.

III. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 1
Direction: Place the correct word that corresponds to the statement in
each item from the words inside the box. Write the answer on the space
provided before the number.

Sustain Sort Shine

Set in Order Standardize Secure

____ 1. Clean and inspect each area regularly.

____ 2. Organize and identify storage for efficient use.
____ 3. Incorporate 5S into standard operating procedures.
____ 4. Assign responsibility, track progress, and continue the cycle.
____ 5. Remove unnecessary items from each area.

Activity 2
Direction: Write 1 to 5 on the spaces provided before the items based on
the proper steps in storing tools and equipment.

____1. Set up racks. Mount commercially available racks along the wall

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 of your garage or storage area to hang garden tools, cords and
other equipment. Screw racks into the wall with screws
recommended by the manufacturer and a power drill. Wind long
cords in a loop and hang from rack. Place tools on racks by the
handle. Draw the outline of the tool with a permanent marker to
identify its place, or use labels to mark the location.
____2. Create a library. For tools and appliances that have various
functions, designate a library area or bin within the storage space
for user manuals and warranty sheets. Store the booklets
alphabetically and in a dry area. Type up a sheet listing all of the
books to create simple table of contents.
____3. Find the parts. Locate cords, bits, nails and screws and organize
them. Allocate plastic bins to store smaller household tools. If you
have a large tool collection, organize by type for easy location.
Keep the parts for each specific tool close by.
____4. Delegate a portion of your garage, shed or basement closet as a
place to store tools. Clean out the junk and clutter and make a
space only for tools. Figure out how much space is needed for the
amount of tools you have. Sweep away cobwebs, dirt and other
foreign matter. Get a shelving unit and store chemicals, liquids
and paint substances out of the reach of children and pets.
____5. Clean out dirt and debris from tools. Oil power tools to lubricate
moving parts. Repair loose handles and clean out oil or other
fluids used to power the tool. Sharpen blades and replace worn
out parts.

IV. EVALUATION
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before the number.

___1. What do you call the step of removing unnecessary items from each
area?
A. Shine
B. Sort
C. Standardize
D. Set in Order

___2. What do you call the control of friction and wear by the introduction
of a friction-reducing film between moving surfaces in contact and it used
can be a fluid, solid, or plastic substance?
A. 5s
B. Storage
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D. Lubricant

___3. What is a critical element of measuring tool care, as these devices

can spend significant amounts of time in cupboards or cabinets where
they may get damaged?
A. Storage
B. Sort
C. Proper Handling
D. Lubricant

___4. What is the step that was originally called “seiton,” which translates
to “orderliness”?
A. Shine
B. Sort
C. Standardize
D. Set in Order

___5. What type of cleaning that involves the of using stronger cleaners,
repeating cleaning processes until you remove all contaminants or other
techniques?
A. Rapid Cleaning
B. Spot Cleaning
C. Mobile Cleaning
D. Rigid Cleaning
___6. What step of a 5S program has a Japanese term “shitsuke,” which
literally means “discipline”?
A. Sort
B. Sustain
C. Shine
D. Standardize

___7. What is a cross between boundary and hydrodynamic lubrication?

A. Mixed Lubrication
B. Boundary Lubrication
C. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication
D. Simple Lubrication
___8. What is the third step in 5S system which has a Japanese term
“seiso” means “cleanliness”?
A. Sort
B. Shine
C. Standardize
D. Sustain

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___9. Which of the following lubrications can be broken down into two
forms: hydrodynamic and elastohydrodynamic?
A. Mixed Lubrication
B. Boundary Lubrication
C. Full-film Lubrication
D. Simple Lubrication

___10. What system is a lean manufacturing tool that improves workplace

efficiency and eliminates waste?
A. 5S
B. Lubrication
C. Proper Storage
D. Proper Handling

References

McFadden, Brian. “What Is 5S?” Graphic Products, 26 Feb. 2019,

www.graphicproducts.com/articles/what-is-5s./

Cash, Wes. “What Is Lubrication?” Machinerylubrication.com, Noria

Corporation, 16 Feb. 2012,
www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/28766/what-is-lubrication.

Micron. “Micron Inspection & Calibration Services, Inc.” Micronpa.com,

2019, www.micronpa.com/blog/proper-care-maintenance-
measuring-tools.

Ideboen, Alyssa. “How to Store Tools & Equipment | Hunker.” Hunker,

2010, www.hunker.com/12406192/how-to-store-tools-equipment.

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