Five S

The 5 - S practice is a technique used to establish and maintain quality environment in an organization. The name stands for 5 Japanese words :-

• Seiri• Seiton• Seiso,• Sieketsu & • Shitsuke

5 S Technique

Seiri : Sort out items and discard the unnecessary

Seiton :Arrange a place for everything. Everything in its place.

Seiso : Clean your workplace thoroughly.

Seiketsu : Maintain a standard.

Shitsuke :Train people to be disciplined

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1. Seiri - OrganizationStratification management and dealing with the

causes

• Throw away things that are not needed• Deal with causes of dirt leaks and noise• Organize cleaning the floors and housecleaning• Treat defects, leakage and breakage• Organize the storage of parts and files• Policy of “One-is-best” - one set of tools/stationery - one page form/memo - one day processing - one stop service for customer - one location file

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2. Seiton - NeatnessFunctional storage and eliminating the need to look for

things

• Everything has a clearly designated name & place• 30-second retrieval and storage• Filing standards and control• Zoning and placement marks• Eliminate covers and locks• First in, first out arrangement• Neat notice boards (also remove obsolete notices)• Easy-to-read notices (including zoning)• Straight-line and right angle layout• Functional placement for materials, parts, tools etc

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3. Seiso - CleaningCleaning as inspection and degree of cleanliness

• Individual cleaning responsibility assigned• Make cleaning and inspection easier• Regular sparkling cleaning campaigns• Cleaning inspections and correct minor problems• Clean even the places most people do not notice

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4. Seiketsu - StandardizationVisual management and 5-S standardization

• Transparency ( e.g. glass covers for see-through)• Inspection “OK” marks or labels• Danger zones marked on meters and switches• ‘Danger’ warning signs and marks• Fire extinguisher and ‘Exit’ signs• Directional markings on pipes, gangways etc• Open and shut directional labels on switches etc• Colour-coded pipes

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Seiketsu - Standardization...Visual management and 5-S standardization

• Foolproofing (Poka-yoke) practices• Responsibility labels• Electrical/telephone wire management• Colour coding - paper, files, containers etc• Prevent noise and vibration• Department/office labels and name plates• Park-like environment (garden office/factory)

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5. Shitsuke - DisciplineHabit formation and a disciplined workplace

• All-together cleaning• Do daily physical exercise all together• Practice pick-up components and rubbish• Wear your safety helmet/gloves/shoes etc• Public-space 5-S management• Practice dealing with emergencies• Execute in individual responsibility• Good telephone and communication practices• Design and allow the 5-S manual• Seeing-is-believing: check for 5-S environment

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