Prelims

Question 1

GIVE FIVE SIGNS OF POOR HOUSEKEEPING

Answer 1

• Cluttered and poorly arranged areas
• Untidy piling of materials
• Presence of items no longer needed or in excess
• Blocked aisles and exits
• Dusty floors and work surfaces
• Tools and equipment left in work areas
• Overflowing waste bins and containers
• Overcrowded/disorderly shelves and storage areas
• Presence of spills and leaks

Question 2

GIVE 5 POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS FROM POOR HOUSEKEEPING

Answer 2

• Being hit by falling objects
• Tripping over loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms
• Slipping on greasy, wet or dirty surfaces
• Striking against projecting, poorly stacked items or misplaced material
• Cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands or other parts of the body on projecting nails, wire or steel strapping
• Electrocution from exposed & unattended live wires
• Fire incident/having skin burns from unexpected fires

Question 3

DEFINE HOUSEKEEPING

Answer 3

Keeping your workplace orderly, organized, clean and safe.

Question 4

____ is not just cleanliness; it is effective workplace organization and it lessens accidents and related injuries and illnesses.

Answer 4

HOUSEKEEPING

Question 5

Basic principles of housekeeping and workplace organization. It is more than cleaning and painting. It is a disciplined approach to keep the workplace efficient and effective.

Answer 5

5S

Question 6

Technique used to establish and maintain Safe and Quality environment in an organization

Answer 6

5S

Question 7

5S Japanese and English Filipino

Answer 7

1. SEIRI SORT SURIIN
2. SEITON SYSTEMATIZE SINUPIN
3. SEISO SWEEP SIMUTIN
4. SEIKETSU STANDARDIZE SIGURUHIN
5. SHITSUKE SELF-DISCIPLINE SARILING-KUSA

Question 8

Action to identify and eliminate all unnecessary items from the workplace

Answer 8

SEIRI (SORT)

Question 9

Action to put all essential materials in a systematic order. A place for everything and everything in its place.

Answer 9

SEITON (SYSTEMATIZE)

Question 10

Action to clean and/or polish the workplace to attain a dirt or dust free state; inspecting for defects.

Answer 10

SEISO (SWEEP)

Question 11

Condition where a high standard of housekeeping is attained.

Answer 11

SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE OR SANITIZE)

Question 12

A condition where all members practice the above 4S spontaneously and willingly as a way of life.

Answer 12

SHITSUKE (SELF-DISCIPLINE)

Question 13

6 BENEFITS OF 5S

Answer 13

P - Increase productivity and efficiency
Q - Improve product quality.
C - Reduce manufacturing costs.
D - Ensure on-time delivery.
S - Provide a safe working environment
M – High morale. Employees feel good in their second home. Improve company image.

Question 14

FOR A 5S & HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM TO BE
EFFECTIVE: (5)

Answer 14

• Management commitment and employee support
• Housekeeping & 5s policy program and procedures
• Training
• Program evaluation
• Housekeeping awards system