5S

5SSEIRISEITONSEISOSEIKETSUSHITSUKE

SORT

Proper arrangement (Seiri)

Sort through , then sort outSort through what you

have ,identify what you need and discard what is unnecessary

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STORE

Cleanliness (Seiton)

Set things in orderAssign a separate location for all

essential itemsMake space explanatory so that

every one knows what goes where

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SHINE

Cleanliness (Seiso)

Clean equipment, tools and workplaceKeep the workplace spotless at all times

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SERENE ATMOSPHERE

Cleanup (Sieketsu)

Maintain equipment and toolsKeep the workplace clean

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STICK TO SELF DISCIPLINE

Discipline (Shitsuke)

Stick to rules scrupulouslyMake them a habit

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Advantages of 5 S By thoroughly enforcing 5 S in workplace in each work

areaOperations can be performed without error,

proceeding in a well regularised fashion, resulting in fewer defective items thereby increasing to overall quality of product

Operations can be performed safely and comfortable reducing the chance of accidents

Machinery and equipment can be carefully maintained reducing the number of break downs

Operations can be performed efficiently , eliminating waste thereby increasing the efficiency and productivity

How to achieve 5 S

5 S can be achieved very easily by every employee by having clopse look at his workplace. He is to ensure that

No rejected / unwanted items are lying at his workplace

All items are kept in proper locations / orderEvery body should co-operate with each other in

keeping his and other’s area and the machines clean

Follow the rules and regulations and maintain required attendants

Please checkIs there anything around you which is

not useful?Are all the required things kept at their

allocated places?Are you following the timing?Are you following the operating

standards?Let us REVIEW 5SLet us improveLet us implement 5 S to have

comfortable atmosphere for a better quality in all aspects