5S is a methodology for organizing the workplace. It consists of 5 steps: 1) Sort, remove unnecessary items; 2) Set in order, properly store and label items; 3) Shine, clean the workplace; 4) Standardize, establish visual standards; 5) Self discipline, create habits and recognize achievements. Implementing 5S creates an organized, clean workplace that improves reliability, prevents accidents, and eliminates waste.
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5S is a methodology for organizing the workplace. It consists of 5 steps: 1) Sort, remove unnecessary items; 2) Set in order, properly store and label items; 3) Shine, clean the workplace; 4) Standardize, establish visual standards; 5) Self discipline, create habits and recognize achievements. Implementing 5S creates an organized, clean workplace that improves reliability, prevents accidents, and eliminates waste.
5S is a methodology for organizing the workplace. It consists of 5 steps: 1) Sort, remove unnecessary items; 2) Set in order, properly store and label items; 3) Shine, clean the workplace; 4) Standardize, establish visual standards; 5) Self discipline, create habits and recognize achievements. Implementing 5S creates an organized, clean workplace that improves reliability, prevents accidents, and eliminates waste.
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5S is a methodology for organizing the workplace. It consists of 5 steps: 1) Sort, remove unnecessary items; 2) Set in order, properly store and label items; 3) Shine, clean the workplace; 4) Standardize, establish visual standards; 5) Self discipline, create habits and recognize achievements. Implementing 5S creates an organized, clean workplace that improves reliability, prevents accidents, and eliminates waste.
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• Segregate and Red Tag all unwanted, rework-able and
obsolete items. • Dispose off the unwanted items. • Keep the bare essentials and clear of the walkways. • Identify abnormal occurrences
Remove the clutter and avoid accidents.
2. SET IN ORDER (SEITON) • Mark appropriate location and quantity for each item. • Use signboards, labels, colors codes for easy identification. • Use index for files, records, drawings etc. to facilitate retrievability. • Plan storage and accessibility.
A Place for everything and everything in its place.
3. SHINE (SEISO) • Clean and inspect defined areas, workplace, machines and other items. • identify abnormal situations like noise, heat, vibration etc. • Take remedial action to prevent re-occurrence.
Clean and healthy place eliminates waste.
3. STANDARDIZE (SEIKETSU) • Establish standards. • Develop visual controls to expose abnormality. • Integrate with daily work management. • Prevent deterioration using 5W & 1H strategy.
Standards improve reliability and consistency.
4. SELF DISCIPLINE (SHITSUKE)
• Create an environment through slogans, posters and other
visuals • Set an example, from a habit. • Conduct audits to evaluate approach and results. • Recognize 5S achievements.
Walk the talk :
Action speaks louder than the words
5S is a way of life for success at work or at office.