5S BASIC TRAINING

WHAT IS 5S?

• A process and method for creating and maintaining a safe, organized, clean, high-
performance workplace
• A conditioning discipline for continuous improvement
• Creates a workplace that quickly identifies problems
• It is everyone’s responsibility and everyone has a role in its success

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WHY IMPLEMENT 5S?

• Creates proper environment for standard work

• Achieves higher product quality, less damages
• Reduces costs
• Improves customer delivery times
• Helps identify waste in our processes
• Reduces hassles in the workplace
• Creates a safer work environment for all employees

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WHAT ARE THE 5S’S

• A process and method for creating and maintaining an organized, clean, high-
performance workplace

1 – Sort (“Seiri”)
2 – Straighten (“Seiton”)
3 – Shine (“Seiso”)
4 – Standardize (“Seiketsu”)
5 – Sustain (“Shitsuke”)

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STEP 1 – SORT

“When in doubt, move it out.”

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SORT

• Do I need it?
• How much do I need?
• Do I need it every day? Sometimes? Never? or just in case?
• Does it belong to someone else?
• ‘When in doubt, move it out.’

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STEP 2 – STRAIGHTEN

For ease of use

“A place for everything, and everything in its place.”

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STRAIGHTEN

• Where do I need it?

• Is it easily accessible? Within reach?
• How do I know if it is missing?
• Would labels or shadow boxing help?
• ‘A place for everything and everything in it’s place.’

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“Designate a Place for Everything”

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STEP 3 – SHINE

"A clean workplace enhances quality, safety, and pride."

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SHINE

• Clean all surfaces and work spaces thoroughly

• Clean/maintenance any tools/machines that are in your work space
• Who will maintain cleanliness?
• ‘If it doesn’t get dirty, it doesn’t need to be cleaned.’

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DOCK STATION – BEFORE…

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DOCK STATION – AFTER…

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OFFICE 5S

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STANDARDIZE

• What is the minimum requirement for the tools I need?

• Are my tools in the right place? Any missing?
• What do I need to do throughout the day and at the end of the day so my workspace
is ready for me the next day?
• How often do I need to clean/maintenance my tools?
• How often will I audit or be audited?

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STORAGE ROOM

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 STEP 5 – MOTIVATE TO SUSTAIN

• Leadership is key
• Management at all levels must be committed
• Supervisors must ensure that the shop floor meets 5S principles at the end of
each day
• Use standardized operations for monitoring adherence
• Measure or audit to quantify results of workplace inspections
• Prominently display each area’s results

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 Daily 5 S Checklist
Is everything neat, clean, in it's place, labels intact, and in place, storage neat and tidy? Indicate any areas for
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WHO DOES 5S?

• All functions and levels of employees should be involved in 5S

• 5S should not be attempted without participation from frontline staff
• 5S allows employees to focus on value-added activities

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BENEFITS OF 5S

For the Company

• Improving Processes and Lowering Costs
• Reducing Waste, fewer defects/damages
• A good starting point for any Improvement Program
• Safer place to work

For the Employees

• A more pleasant Workplace
• More Satisfying Jobs
• Involvement in determining Workplace layout and Practises
• Safer place to work

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