Standard Material Handling and Storage

1. HOUSEKEEPING, MATERIAL
HANDLING AND STORAGE

2. HOUSEKEEPING
5S
WHAT IS 5S?
 5s is a systematized approached to organize work area,
keeping rules and standards, maintaining discipline
 5s utilizes workplace organization, work simplification
techniques
 5s practice positive attitude among workers,, cultivates an
environment of efficiency, effectiveness and economy.
5S PHILOSOPHY
 Productivity comes from the elimination of waste, it is
necessary to attack the root cause of a problem, not just
symptoms
 Participation of everybody is required to acknowledge that the
human being is not infallible.

3. 5S TERMS
1. Seiri/sort-is the first S which means sorting out unnecessary
items and discarding them.
 Make the work easy by eliminating obstacles
 Eliminate the need to take care of unnecessary items
 Provide no chance of being disturbed by unnecessary items.
 Prevent faulty operation cause by unnecessary items.
2. Seiton/systematized-is the seconds which means we need to
organized things
7 sieton principles
1. Follow the first-in-first-out method for sorting items
2. Assign each item a dedicated location

4. 3. All item indicated by a systematic labeling and there
locations should be
4. Place items so that they are visible and minimized search
time
5. Place items so they can be reached or handled easily
6. Separate exclusive tools from common ones
7. Place frequently used tools near the user
3. Seiso/sweep – is the third s which means we have to sanitized
or clean out workplace
 Keep environmental condition as clean as the level necessary
for the products

5.  Prevent deterioration of machinery and equipment and make
checking of abnormalities easy
 Keep workplace safe and work easy
4. Seiketsu/standardize – is the fourth s which means we have to
standardize what we are doing
5. Shitsuke/self discipline – is the fifth and the last s with means
we have to do this process without prodding.

6. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES
PLANNING
 The thing we all forget to do, which is perhaps most important, make a PLAN!
 Before you lift the object, you should trace the entire path of travel to the final
location to make sure the entire way is clear for the load. Tripping over obstacles
or having to put down the load midway are hazards that can easily be avoided.
 Just looking at an object can give you some idea of whether another team member
or mechanical assistance will be needed to get the object from “point a” to “point
b.”

7. POSITIONING
 Approach the load evenly, with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Move the
center of your body as close as possible to its center before lowering yourself to lift
the object.
 Get a grip: whenever possible, use handholds or handles to maximize the power
of the worker.
 Use two hands whenever possible and encircle the object).
PICKING
 As you move the object upward, maintain a natural motion, keeping the load as
close as possible to your spine.
 Engage the muscles of your torso to stabilize your spine and maintain steady
breathing while your legs and buttocks perform most of the lifting work.

8. PROCEED (WITH CAUTION)
 As you carry the load, keep the spine upright and avoid twisting, bending and
reaching. Rather than twisting at the waist or along the spine, step with one foot in
the new direction. Then, allow the rest of your body and the load to follow.
 Avoid carrying loads that interfere with a clear view of your travel path or have a
spotter make sure no obstacles present a tripping hazard while the object is in
motion.
PLACE
 When you reach the destination, lower the object in the reverse of how you lifted it.
Never drop a heavy load, shove it into place or jerk it around.
 Smooth, steady, deliberate motions protect you from unnecessary strain and injury.
Lifting, carrying and putting down a load with care and consideration helps prevent
unnecessary musculoskeletal injuries

9. MATERIAL STORAGE
BEST PRACTICES
 Examine the warehouse on each working shift. Repair or correct any
unsafe equipment or conditions.
 Establish safe procedures to accomplish warehouse tasks before
beginning work.
 Identify and eliminate or control all hazards associated with the work
to be performed.
 Workers must be trained on the task to be performed.
 Delivery workers must receive site-specific training unless
accompanied by an experienced workers.

10.  Do not assign a person to work alone in areas where hazardous
conditions could endanger employee safety, and account for
everyone at the end of the shift.
 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat,
safety shoes, gloves and glasses.
 Provide and maintain clean, clear access to warehouses, storage
areas and stored materials.
 Keep aisles, travel ways and exits clear and free of slip, trip and
strike-against hazards.
 Store flammable, combustible and hazardous materials in a way that
minimizes the dangers.

11.  Organize and label storage areas so parts and materials can be
quickly located without searching.
 Store materials and supplies in an organized manner to ensure easy
access for retrieval and transportation.
 Place heavier loads on lower or middle shelves.
 Store long, tall or top-heavy items on their side or secure them to
prevent tip over.
 Place ladders on stable, level surfaces, and use stair platforms to
access materials in higher locations.
 Lift materials properly. Bend your knees, keep your back straight,
hold the load close to your body, maintain a clear vision path and
turn your feet and whole body together (never twist at your waist).

12.  To the extent feasible, lift and handle loads in the body’s “power
zone”: between knees and shoulders.
 Use powered equipment such as a forklift or hydraulic fork jack
instead of manually lifting heavy materials.