What is 5S and why do we want to do it?

5S is short for: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize Sustain

5S represents 5 disciplines for maintaining a visual workplace (visual controls and information systems).

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These are foundational to Kaizen (continuous improvement) and a manufacturing strategy based "Lean Manufacturing" (waste removing) concepts. 5S is one of the activities that will help ensure our companys survival.

1. Sort - All unneeded tools, parts and supplies are removed from the area 2. Set in Order - A place for everything and everything is place 3. Shine - The area is cleaned as the work is performed 4. Standardize - Cleaning and identification methods are consistently applied 5. Sustain - 5S is a habit and is continually improved
Also - Work areas are safe and free of hazardous or conditions

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After 5S - Cleaned, organized and drawers labeled (less time and frustration hunting)
Before 5S

See the difference? 1. Sort - All unneeded tools, parts and supplies are removed area 2. Set in Order - A place for everything and everything is place from the in its

3. Shine - The area is cleaned as the work is performed (best) and\or there is a routine to keep the work area clean.

4. Standardize - Cleaning and identification methods consistently applied

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Departments have weekly 5S tours

Every job has duties that use Sort, Set in Order and Shine We all have common duties to do our part to keep all areas of the plant in shape - breakroom, restrooms, locker area, parking lot, etc

5. Sustain - 5S is a habit and is continually improved

5S is a simple concept with powerful results. You will get additional information on 5S so that you will be well equipped.

Our experience is that the more we do 5S the better the work environment becomes: cleaner, safer, more organized, the work is easier, less confusion and less stress.
Use the 5S (work\home\play) - The more you use it the easier it becomes and life just gets better and better.

First the Bad and the Ugly - Life Without 5S

5-S is for you.

Clean-up and organize your work area every day so that each new day is easier and safer than the day before Share your input with your leaders so that the tools you need will be available to you, increasing your efficiency. Volunteer to help with the 5S tours and 5S events.

Take a good look around...Imagine zero waste/zero confusion!

 5 S is a method for organizing a workplace, especially a shared

workplace (like a shop floor or an office space).
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Seiri (Sort): Tidiness, keeping only essential items. Seiton (Set In Order): Orderliness, eliminate extra motion. Seiso (Shine): Cleanliness, keep the workplace clean. Seiketsu (Standardize): Standardize work practices Shitsuke (Self Discipline): Sustaining, maintaining discipline and reviewing standards.

Visual Control & the Workstation

To Sort
Eliminate whats not absolutely necessary To Sustain

To Straighten Ensure space for each thing, and a thing for each space. No more searching.

The 5 S
To Sanitize Improvement of the workstation. Be organized to reduce clutter.

Maintain continuous effort. This is a way of life.

To Sweep
Maintain a clean and orderly space to make problems easily identifiable. Eliminate rejects and scrap..

QUALITY

EFFICIENCY

5S
SAFETY
ELIMINATING BREAKDOWNS

Developed by the Japanese Workplace Organisation and Housekeeping System Helps Create a Better Working Environment and a Consistently High Quality Process

Time is wasted looking for tools, equipment and

paperwork, etc A clean and tidy workplace leads to greater well being and increased motivation Teamworking makes unexciting work more rewarding

Breakdowns caused by the elimination of dirt need never occur Clear labelling and routine maintenance are essential disciplines A clean workplace highlights problems early

Dirty cluttered workplaces are not safe

Safety depends on good care and organisation Safety should become second nature

Decide what you need

Remove unnecessary clutter

All tools, gauges, materials, classified and stored

Remove items which are broken, unusable or only occasionally used

PRIORITY

FREQUENCY OF USE

HOW TO USE

Low

Less than once per year Once per year

Throw away Store away from the workplace Store together but offline Locate at the workplace

Average At least 2/6 months Once per month Once per week High Once Per Day

Organise layout of tools and equipment Designated locations Use tapes, labels and silhouettes
Ensure everything is available as it is needed and at the point of use

Workplace Checkpoints: Positions of aisles and storage places clearly marked? Tools classified and stored by frequency of use? Pallets stacked correctly? Safety equipment easily accessible? Floors in good condition? Lights / Reflectors clean?

Create a spotless workplace

Identify and eliminate causes of dirt and grime remove the need to clean Sweep, dust, polish and paint

Divide areas into zones

Define responsibilities for cleaning Tools and equipment must be owned by an individual

Focus on removing the need to clean

Keep it clean and/or organised Replace items in designated areas Continue to assess the use and disposal of items Regularly audit using checklists and measures of housekeeping Real challenge is to keep it clean

Make it a way of life Part of health and safety Involve the whole workforce Follow the rules and procedures Develop and keep good habits Think and share ideas with others Encourage teams to set their own standards

Area

Responsible Person

Auditors: Audit to be carried out by 3rd week of each month by named person and an assistant
July Sept Linda Johnstone Nov Neal Robertson Ronnie Wilson

Boiler House, Site, Car park

Brian Sutherland

Stockroom Kevin McEwen Linda

Johnstone
Sales

Neal Robertson

Brian Sutherland

Sandra Collins Neal Robertson

Brian Helen Sutherland Graham

Improvements in: Workforce morale Company image Health and Safety Machine maintenance Quality Productivity

Leading to Increased Competitiveness

Health & Safety Audit Spider Graph Summary

Electrical 5 4 3 Housekeeping Chemical 2 1 0 Storage & Handling Fire Machinery

Oct-99