TY  - JOUR
T1  - Enhancing Productivity and Safety in an Engineering System Using 5S: Sinter Plant Store of ASCL as a Case Study
AU - , L.I. Onyeji AU - , M.O. Edoga AU - , S. Umar AU - , E.U. Aneke 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 3
IS  - 11
SP  - 884
EP  - 892
PY  - 2008
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2008.884.892
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2008.884.892
KW  - Safety
KW  -productivity
KW  -5S
KW  -sinter plant store
KW  -engineering system
KW  -ASCL
AB  - The store of Sinter plant, one of the Subsidiaries of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL), was in a shady and untidy condition. Only the storekeeper could retrieve a spare part or tool from the store after a strenuous search for 15-20 min. This most often, led to delay in production and/or mix-up in materials when a spare part or tool (component) was urgently needed on the production/process line. A 5S programme focuses on having a visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization. 5S Pillars which include; sorting (seiri), systematic arrangement (seiton), shining (seiso), standardizing (seiketsu) and self-Discipline (sustaining) (shitsuke) were employed to the store of sinter plant. The store was compartmentalized with the tools, spare parts, equipment, consumables, etc. arranged according to functions, sections and usage. Labeling and colour coded  storage  locations  were  used  in  achieving  this.  Atheistically,  the store looks very beautiful. Sorting and  retrieval  of  spare,  tools,  etc  can  now  be  carried  out  not only by the store-keeper but by any staff in <3 min. The overall result is an improved productivity, efficiency, service and safety in the Sinter Plant store of ASCL.
ER  -