What is 5S ? Understanding 5S Basics and 5S Pillars.

     Introduction 

    5S is a philosophy, a way of life that one practices all the time every day.It involves everyone in ORGANISATION,SCHOOL,HOME,OFFICES etc.         

Purpose

         5S is considered as the Foundation of improvement           activities and its purpose is to involve the workforce in             creating a safe,hygienic, satisfying and pleasant work             environment.

Why Use 5S?

• Remove waste from the workplace.
• Provide an environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and embraced.
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• Create a culture of discipline.
• Improve safety.
• Improve quality.

The Five Pillars of 5S 

      Five Pillars is just like the physical pillars that hold up a structure.5S has five elements that supports the effectiveness of the system.And just like the pillars of a building.If one was to weaken or fail,the entire structure would fail.

5S MEANING IN THREE LANGUAGE

5S PRINCIPLES

SEIRI (SORT)

    •Segregate and put Red Tag in all unwanted,rework-able     and obsolete items.

     •Dispose off the unwanted items.

     •Keep the bare essentials and clear of the walkways.
•Identify abnormal occurrences.

Why?

• Remove waste. 

• Create a safer work area.

• Increase space.

• Visualise the process easier.

SEITON (SET IN ORDER)

•   Mark appropriate location and quantity for each item.

• Use signboards, labels, colours codes for easy identification.

• Use index for files, records, drawings etc.

• Plan storage and accessibility.

Why?

• Travel shorter distances.

• Save time by not having to search for items.

• Efficiently find items and documents.

• Visually show what is required.

 SEISO (SHINE)

• 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.

Why?

• ​A clean workplace helps identify abnormal conditions.

• A clean workplace indicates a quality product and process.

SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE)

• Establish standards.

• Develop visual controls to expose abnormality.

• Integrate with daily work management.

• Prevent deterioration using 5W & 1H strategy.

Why?

• Sustain sorting, storage and shining activities every day.

• Continuously improve your office or facility by continuous assessment and action.

• Maintain the workplace at a level that uncovers problems and makes them obvious.

SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN)

• Create an environment through slogans, posters and other visuals.

• Set an example, from a habit.

• Conduct audits to evaluate approach and results.

• Recognise 5S achievements.

Why?

• Build 5S into our everyday process

• Create opportunities for workplace and
•  production improvement.

BENEFITS OF 5S SYSTEM

• High degree of involvement of large number of
•  employees across all levels.

• Creating a culture for continuous improvement.

• Developing clean, hygienic and safe workplace.

• Reducing waste of all types.

• Increased  productivity.

• Better quality.

5S Sheet

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