Jishu-Hozen

Objective

• To achieve zero equipment failure and zero product defects through the Autonomous Maintenance Activities.

Definition

Jishu-Hozen can be defined as carrying out initial or basic maintenance of equipment by the operators themselves and informing of the potential of major breakdown.

The concept of JISHU-HOZEN lies in the fact that 'A mother is the best judge regarding the health of her kid than an outsider'. So also the person who works on certain machine knows better about its condition and performance. Thence the basic maintenance work is assigned to the operators of that machinery.

Steps

• Initial cleaning.
• Taking counter measure at the source of the problem.
• Inspection.
• Cleaning, lubrication, greasing, tightening, etc.
• Systematise autonomous maintenance.
• Practice full autonomous management.

Explanation

Establish standard method and time for cleaning, lubricating and tightening of nuts and other loose parts so that minimum time is consumed in these activities.