This pillar is based on the concept that if operators take care of small maintenance tasks it will free up the skilled
maintenance people to concentrate on more value added activity and technical repairs. The operators are responsible to
upkeep their equipment on daily basis to prevent it from deteriorating. By use of this pillar, the aim is to maintain the
machine in new condition. The activities involved are simple nature like cleaning, lubricating, visual inspection, tightening
of loosened bolts etc.