School Tools and Equipment

School Tools and Equipment

Physics Laboratory

-Classification of Physics Laboratory Tools and Equipments-

• According to the area subject of Physics

Ø Mechanics (e.g. Telescope, micrometer, pendulum, etc.)

Ø Heat (e.g. Thermometer)

Ø Light (e.g. Spectrophotometer)

Ø Electricity and magnetism (e.g. compass, voltmeter, Induction coil)

Ø Sound (e.g. Sonar)

Ø Atomic and molecular Physics (e.g. Electron microscope)

Ø Nuclear Physics (e.g. Electrostatic generator)

Ø Particle Physics (e.g. Radio-active carbon dating machine)

• According to its usages

Ø Measuring Equipment (e.g. Barometer, Beam Balance)

Ø Electrical/Electronics (e.g. Transistor, resistor, capacitor)

Ø Consumables (e.g. Plastic Funnel, Bunsen burner, Friction board)

• According to its Categories

Ø Glassware and reaction vessels (e.g. Glass container)

Ø Electrical/Electronics (e.g. Digital multi-meter, Potentiometer)

Ø Safety devices (e.g. hand gloves)

-Total Quality Management in Laboratory Tools and Equipment-

Laboratory manager and technician have greater responsibilities in securing all laboratory tools and equipment and to have critical mind in planning and running laboratory activities. To be able to met this TQM laboratory manager must followed and act Japanese methodology-5S.

The 5S Process, or simply "5S", is a structured program to systematically achieve total organization, cleanliness, and standardization in the workplace. A well-organized workplace results in a safer, more efficient, and more productive operation. It boosts the morale of the student and teacher, promoting a sense of pride in their work and ownership of their responsibilities in laboratory.

v Seiri (Sorting)

Eliminate all unnecessary tools, parts, instructions. Go through all tools, materials, etc., in the plant, laboratory and work area. Keep only essential items. Everything else is stored or discarded.

v Seiton (Straightening or Setting in Order)

There should be a place for everything and everything should be in its place. The place for each item should be clearly labeled or demarcated. Items should be arranged in a manner that promotes efficient work flow. Workers should not have to repetitively bend to access materials. Each tool, part, supply, piece of equipment, etc. should be kept close to where it will be used (i.e. straighten the flow path). Seiton is one of the features that distinguish 5S from "standardized cleanup". This phase can also be referred to as Simplifying

v Seiso (Systematic Cleaning)

Keep the laboratory tidy and organized. At the end of class, clean the work area and be sure everything is restored to its place. This makes it easy to know what goes where and ensures that everything is where it belongs. A key point is that maintaining cleanliness should be part of the daily work - not an occasional activity initiated when things get too messy.

v Seiketsu (standardizing)

Work practices should be consistent and standardized. Everyone should know exactly what his or her responsibilities are for adhering to the first 3 S's.

v Shitsuke (sustaining)

Maintain and review standards. Once the previous 4 S's have been established, they become the new way to operate. Maintain focus on this new way and do not allow a gradual decline back to the old ways. While thinking about the new way, also be thinking about yet better ways. When an issue arises such as a suggested improvement, a new way of working, a new tool or a new output requirement, review the first 4 S's and make changes as appropriate.

Questions:

1. Is your company/office using TQM or Total Quality Management tool(s)?

2. Did you apply 5S in your workplace?

"Then I will break that curse (war, injustice, violence etc.). If there's such thing as peace, I will find it. I won't give up!"

-Uzumaki naruto-

Prepared by:

G-one Paisones