5S Workplace Organisation

Course details

5S is a practical methodology for organizing any given workplace, especially a shared workplace, and more importantly keeping it that way. By application of the simple rule – ‘a place for everything and everthing in its place’ it prevents non-value added time in searching for workplace items – a common and frustrating occurrence in most organisations. It also allows for the effective sharing of common resources thus minimising the cost of same and ensures that if any item is missing from its designated location it is immediately obvious to all.

The key objectives of 5S are a highly organised, clean, visual, and efficient workplace. 5S begins by deciding what should be kept, where it should be kept, and how it should be stored. This decision making process is part of a team effort focused on the principles of standardisation incorporating process ownership in each employee.

Its origins are Japanese, and it is an integral element in the Lean Model but can also be implemented in its own right.

Workshop serves as an introduction to 5S and presents the concepts, tools, and techniques involved in its practical application using a series of easy to understand modules and exercises.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

• Give an overall understanding of the background and history of 5S and how it is an important and necessary element of an overall Lean Programme.
• Understand and apply each step of 5S through study of practical examples and case studies.
• Plan and implement a fundamental 5S programme in their place of work.

Who Should Attend

Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders and personnel involved in Process Improvement. This course is intended for anyone in an organisation who needs to learn the basics of 5S and how to implement a 5S programme

Course Programme

• Background & History
• 5 Elements of 5S
• Benefits of 5S
• Waste
• Workplace observation
• Sort (Seiri)
• Set In Order (Seiton)
• Shine (Seiso)
• Standardize (Seiketsu)
• Sustain (Shitsuke) – Discipline
• 5S+1 (Incorporating Safety)
• Visual Factory
• How to implement 5S in any organisation