5S-Tool of Industrial Engineering

5S:
The first pillar of TPM is called 5S, which organize and cleans work place; this helps to make problems visible and attracts the attentions of everyone. Brief description of 5S elements are as follows:

Sort (Seire): The first step in making things cleaned up and organized.

Set In Order (Seiton): Organize, identify and arrange everything in a work area.

Shine (Seiso): Regular cleaning and maintenance.

Standardize (Seiketsu): Make it easy to maintain, simplify and standardize.

Sustain (Shitsukt): Maintain what has been achieved.
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Also-Work areas are safe and free of hazardous or dangerous conditions.

5S Examples:

1. Sort-All unneeded tools, parts and supplies are removed from the area.

2. Set in Order-A place for everything and everything is in its place.

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 are consistently applied. 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 -break room, 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.