Poka Yoke
(Mistake Proofing)
By Sheetal Verma
Concept
Human Errors or Mistakes are
Resolved
Or
Proofed
by employing tools or systems
Categories of Poka Yoke
Resolving Proofing
Beep, if side stand is
put on by mistake
Vehicle does not start if
side stand is put on
Stops operation, when
door opened
Oven door does not
open during operation
History & Evolution
• Mr Shigeo Shingo, the founder of Poka Yoke (mistake
proofing. Originally Baka Yoke - fool proofing) realized the
importance of proofing & devised this tool to achieve zero
defect quality
• Due to proven results, even the Standard ISO /
TS16949 : 2002 (E) includes under clause 8.5.2.2 - “The
organization shall use error-proofing methods in their
products and services”
• Poka Yoke finds application not only in manufacturing
and service domain; but also in development and office
administration.
Stages of Poka Yoke
Define
Describe and define the problem
Measure
Research the frequency of the problem
Analyze
Find the cause by carrying out problem analysis
Improve
Develop and implement a solution
Control
Measure the effects of the adjustment
1
2
3
4
5
3 types of Poka Yoke
 1. Visual aids
These aids are clear and show the work instructions. These may
be pictograms in a user manual or a traffic sign that shows a
restriction or warning.
 2. Visual control
These refer to directing behavior and warning in case of
deviations. One example would be a traffic sign that lights up red
when drivers are speeding and green if they stick to the speed
limit.
 3. Fail-safes
They force the user to either do or not do something. This can be
road closures for motorway maintenance, for instance. Arrows on
signs force drivers to go from 3 to 2 and from 2 to 1 lanes. The
arrows are followed by red Xs on the signs until 2 of the 3 lanes
are closed.
Some examples of Poka Yoke
Microwaves, washing machines
Elevators
Spell-check functions
Car safety features
Power outlets and USB plugs
Thank You…

poka yoke

  • 1.
  • 2.
    Concept Human Errors orMistakes are Resolved Or Proofed by employing tools or systems
  • 3.
    Categories of PokaYoke Resolving Proofing Beep, if side stand is put on by mistake Vehicle does not start if side stand is put on Stops operation, when door opened Oven door does not open during operation
  • 4.
    History & Evolution •Mr Shigeo Shingo, the founder of Poka Yoke (mistake proofing. Originally Baka Yoke - fool proofing) realized the importance of proofing & devised this tool to achieve zero defect quality • Due to proven results, even the Standard ISO / TS16949 : 2002 (E) includes under clause 8.5.2.2 - “The organization shall use error-proofing methods in their products and services” • Poka Yoke finds application not only in manufacturing and service domain; but also in development and office administration.
  • 5.
    Stages of PokaYoke Define Describe and define the problem Measure Research the frequency of the problem Analyze Find the cause by carrying out problem analysis Improve Develop and implement a solution Control Measure the effects of the adjustment 1 2 3 4 5
  • 6.
    3 types ofPoka Yoke  1. Visual aids These aids are clear and show the work instructions. These may be pictograms in a user manual or a traffic sign that shows a restriction or warning.  2. Visual control These refer to directing behavior and warning in case of deviations. One example would be a traffic sign that lights up red when drivers are speeding and green if they stick to the speed limit.  3. Fail-safes They force the user to either do or not do something. This can be road closures for motorway maintenance, for instance. Arrows on signs force drivers to go from 3 to 2 and from 2 to 1 lanes. The arrows are followed by red Xs on the signs until 2 of the 3 lanes are closed.
  • 7.
    Some examples ofPoka Yoke Microwaves, washing machines Elevators Spell-check functions Car safety features Power outlets and USB plugs
  • 8.