5S - House Keeping

5-S:
Housekeeping
to improve efficiency and productivity
to maintain safety and cleanliness
to maintain good control over the processes
to maintain the good product quality
5-S
 SEIRI Sorting/segregating
 SEITON Self Arrangement/arranging
 SEISO Spic and Span (Neat and Clean)
 SEIKETSU Standardization
 SHITSUKE Self Discipline

SEIRI Sorting/Segregating
Separating the wanted

and unwanted
Junk & Wanted

Waste Repairable Items
No Repair
Use
To next step
Discard
While doing Seiri keep in

mind :
How often things are used.
 What is the life if the materia
 Cost of the material
 Be sure to throw the things,
otherwise
you may repent.
Consequences of not following

SEIRI:
•The wanted is hard to
find,when required.
•More space is demanded.
•Unwanted items cause
misidentification.
SEITON
Self Arrangement/arranging
Identifying places to arrange the
things and placing them in
proper order for prompt usage.
“A place for every thing and
everything in its place.”
place
SEITON
While doing Seiton keep in
mind :
The right location where the
things will be used.
FIFO (First in First out)
arrangement.
Labeling of the area and the
equipment is very important.
Keep proper gaps between two
things to avoid confusion.
SEITON
Consequences of not following
SEITON:
• Things are seldom available when
needed
• Items get lost
• Items get mixed up
• Visual control not possible
• Failure to achieve targets
SEITON
&
VISUAL CONTROL
• Good SEITON includes use of labels signs,

indications, display, cautions
• Use of labels signs, indications, display,

cautions highlights difference between
normality and abnormality.
• Non - users of the equipments also become
aware of its use and precautions.
SEISO
Spic and Span (Neat and Clean)
Sweep your workplace thoroughly so

that there is no dust/dirt/scrap
anywhere.
The area should say “ Who I’m” and its

neatness should give you a natural
welcome.
SEISO
While doing Seiso keep in
mind :
Cleaning should be done regularly.
Use the best cleaning agent .
All the nooks and corners should be
cleaned.
Keep all the labels intact.
All the labels should correct, visible
and legible to all.
Consequences of not practicing SEISO:
• Performance of machines deteriorates

• The quality / aesthetic quality deteriorates
• Dirty place is unpleasant and hazardous to health.
• Sends uncaring and irresponsible message to the
team members and society at large.
• People working at dirty areas are generally found to
have low desire to excel and their motivation level
is low.
SEIKETSU
(standardization)
• Always aim at maintaining the standard level

of cleanliness, hygiene and visual control.
• Keep all the 4 M’s ( Man., Machine, Material

and Method) intact, a lapse in any one of them
will make you loose the rest of the three

SEIKETSU
(standardization)
While doing Seiketsu keep in
mind :
The standards should be arrived at
unanimously.
Always keep the standards flexible
to changes and improvements.
Standards should be known to all
and displayed.
SEIKETSU
(standardization)
Consequences of not following Seiketsu :
• Dual standards yield multiple results.
• Multiple results lead to conflicts and confusions.
• Rework increases.
• Rework increases the basic cost of the finished
product without any value addition
SEIKETSU
(standardization)
 The Essence of Seiketsu
– It is the proof that 3-S (SEIRI, SEITON,

SEISO) are being religiously carried out.
– It is the barometer which indicates the

control level based on the 5-S of all the
workers.
SHITSUKE
(Self-Discipline)
• If you are disciplined. :

– Rules will always be followed.
– Laid down targets will be achieved.
– Improvements will be promoted .
– The no. of defects will be reduced.
– The cost will not increase.
SHITSUKE
(Self-Discipline)
How to practice SHITSUKE
•Train all team members on 4-S
•Correct wrong practices on the spot
•Punctuality is the backbone of 5S
•Follow work instructions.
Think Locally act
Globally
5- S HOUSE KEEPING
Following 5 S will help you :

Maintain good product quality.
Improve your efficiency and
productivity
Maintain good control over the
processes
Ensure safety and cleanliness.

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5-S:

 SEITON Self Arrangement/arranging

 SEISO Spic and Span (Neat and Clean)

 SHITSUKE Self Discipline

Separating the wanted

Junk & Wanted

While doing Seiri keep in

Consequences of not following

• Good SEITON includes use of labels signs,

• Use of labels signs, indications, display,

Sweep your workplace thoroughly so

The area should say “ Who I’m” and its

Consequences of not practicing SEISO:

• Performance of machines deteriorates

• Always aim at maintaining the standard level

• Keep all the 4 M’s ( Man., Machine, Material

will make you loose the rest of the three

– It is the proof that 3-S (SEIRI, SEITON,

– It is the barometer which indicates the

• If you are disciplined. :

Following 5 S will help you :

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