| 1. SEIRI (Sort) |
- Segregate and Red Tag all unwanted,rework-able and obsolete items.
- Dispose off the unwanted items.
- Keep the bare essentials and clear of the walkways.
- Identify abnormal occurrences
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Remove the clutter and avoid accidents. |
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| 2. 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. to facilitate retrievability.
- Plan storage and accessibility.
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A Place for everything and everything in its place. |
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| 3. 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.
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Clean and healthy place eliminates waste. |
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| 4. SEIKETSU (Standardise) |
- Establish standards.
- Develop visual controls to expose abnormality.
- integrate with daily work management.
- Prevent deterioration using 5W & 1H strategy.
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Standards improve reliability and consistency. |
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| 5. SHITSUKE
(Self Discippline) |
- Create an environent through slogans, posters and other visuals
- Set an example, from a habit.
- Conduct audits to evaluate approach and results.
- Recognise 5S achievements.
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Walk the talk :
Action speaks louder than the words |
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| 5S for creating safe and pleasant workplace |
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5S is a way of life for success at work or at office. |
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