Aplicación de las 5S y mejora continua en el laboratorio de mantenimiento correctivo de la Facultad de Mecánica

Abstract

The objective of this work was the adaptation at Corrective Maintenance Laboratory based on 5S and continuous improvement. An initial situation analysis was carried out to determine the conditions of it, the elimination of the assets that are not necessary subsequently was carried out.An inventory was used, red cards to determine the tools that would be removed. For the inventory development and coding was carried out under the ISO-14224-2016 Standard regarding the collection and exchange of reliability data in maintenance of equipment aimed at the oil, petrochemical and natural gas industries; with the second S the order of the modules, allowed to have an easy access and to reduce the search time of the tools; the third S helped with the cleaning and repair of the structure, and work modules. The main causes that lead to its deterioration were also determined. In addition, a maintenance plan was drawn up in order to protect the laboratory; in the fourth S, the standardization of lighting and safety within the laboratory was verified, it was done under the Ecuadorian Technical Standard NTE INEN 3864-1 for graphic symbols, signage and safety colors; the fifth S seeks to generate discipline in students. After compliance with the 5S, the laboratory was made an ideal place of work. It is determined that by applying the 5S methodology and continuous laboratory improvement, it is possible to make it work correctly and be a safe and orderly place to work. It is recommended to maintain what has already been done and ensure keeping an orderly, clean and standardized laboratory, thus preventing it from being overloaded and accidents occurring.