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5S (Japanese Safety Models)

The document outlines the 5S methodology for workplace organization and safety. The 5S's are: 1) Organization (Seiri) - removing unnecessary items and properly storing tools and materials. 2) Orderliness (Seiton) - organizing the layout and ensuring items are accessible. 3) Clean/Shine (Seiso) - creating a spotless workplace by identifying and eliminating causes of dirt. 4) Standardize (Seiketsu) - developing procedures and auditing systems to maintain the first three S's. 5) Sustain/Discipline - making 5S practices a habit and involving the entire workforce to continuously improve safety.

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5S (Japanese Safety Models)

The document outlines the 5S methodology for workplace organization and safety. The 5S's are: 1) Organization (Seiri) - removing unnecessary items and properly storing tools and materials. 2) Orderliness (Seiton) - organizing the layout and ensuring items are accessible. 3) Clean/Shine (Seiso) - creating a spotless workplace by identifying and eliminating causes of dirt. 4) Standardize (Seiketsu) - developing procedures and auditing systems to maintain the first three S's. 5) Sustain/Discipline - making 5S practices a habit and involving the entire workforce to continuously improve safety.

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5S (JAPANESE SAFETY MODELS)

1. ORGANISATION (SEIRI)
Decide what you need
Remove unnecessary clutter
All tools, gauges, materials, classified and then stored
Remove items which are broken unusable or only occasionally used

2. ORDERLINESS (SEITON)
once you have eliminated all the unneeded items
now turn to the left over items
Organise layout of tools and equipment
Designated locations
Use ta pes and labels
Ensure everything is available as it is needed and at the point of use
Workplace Check points:-
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?
3. CLEAN/SHINE (SEISO)
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
4. STANDARDISE (SEIKETSU)
Generate a maintenance system for the first three
Develop procedures schedules practices Develop procedures , schedules , practices
Continue to assess the use and disposal of items
Regularly audit using checklists and measures of housekeeping
Real challenge is to keep it clean

5. SUSTAIN/DISCIPLINE
Means inoculate courtesy & good habits
Driving force behind all 5S
Deming s point number 1: Constancy of purpose
Make it a way of life
Part of health and safety
Involve the whole workforce
Develop and keep good habits

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