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Principles of 5S Housekeeping

5S is a systematic approach to good housekeeping, based on the original Toyota system.

The 5 S's are:

  • Sort
  • Set in Order 
  • Shine & Clean 
  • Standardisation 
  • Sustain 

1. Sort

  • go through everything 
  • throw away rubbish 
  • archive old stuff you may need 
  • decide what you need in that area on a daily and weekly basis 
  • everything else must be removed

2. Set in order

  • take the items you need in that area on a daily or weekly basis and find the best homes for them 
  • label, mark locations, colour code – make it clear to anyone entering the area what should be where 

3. Shime and clean

  • as you are setting a location for each item, give it a wipe and check it is in good working order 
  • any broken item needs to be fixed 
  • thoroughly clean the work area 

4. Standardisation

  • the new arrangement and level of cleanliness is the new standard for each area 
  • take photos and display in the area 
  • talk about the 5S activities in toolbox talks and meetings 
  • share ideas across the organisation

5. Sustain

  • if the first 4 S’s have been done well, sustaining order becomes simpler 
  • ensure that it is clear where everything goes 
  • ensure that everyone working in an area knows where to return things 
  • use simple audits 
  • note areas for improvement 

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