Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
5S
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES
Rev. -
Date __________
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Page #1
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
The 5S Guides are designed to be used as a roadmap to prepare for and perform 5S
activities. The guides are based on lessons learned and the experience of early
pilots. They are not all-inclusive.
To use the guides, follow the steps outlined for each task. Refer to the “Notes”
section for further explanation, if applicable.
Page #2
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
5S Implementation Checklist
Purpose
The purpose of this checklist is to provide reliable steps to preparing for and
performing 5S activities in the work area. Included in this checklist is a preferred
sequence of events and corresponding “how to” guides for each step.
Task 5S Guide
1. Develop your implementation plan “Develop Implementation Plan”
Create a 5S documentation system
Determine pace of implementation
Draft “straw man” 5S Map
Determine “before 5S” photo logistics
Establish visible ways to communicate
5S activities
Coordinate and schedule services
required from support organizations
Make a list of internal arrangements to
be made
Draft time line
Communicate your plan to upper
management
“Take Area Photograph”
2. Photograph the work area
5S Overview - Lean Training Module
3. Educate work group (5S Overview)
“Finalize 5S Map”
4. Finalize 5S Map
“Perform Area Evaluation”
5. Perform Work Area Evaluation
6. Perform 5S:
“Perform Tagging Technique”
a) Perform Sorting
“Conduct Sorting Auction”
“Prepare for Simplifying”
b) Perform Simplifying
“Using Labeling Technique”
“Using Outlining Technique”
“Using Shadow Board Technique”
c) Perform Sweeping “Perform Sweeping”
d) Perform Standardizing “Perform Standardizing”
e) Perform Self-Discipline “Perform Team Self-Discipline”
“Perform Individual Self-Discipline”
Page #3
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Materials Paper
Pen or pencil
This 5S Guide
Steps Notes
1. Create a 5S Purpose: To have one location, accessible to all, for organizing miscellaneous 5S
documentation materials.
system to Pertinent data may include, but is not limited to:
organize and This plan
store pertinent 5S map
data. Area check sheets
Historical Action Item Lists
a. Determine 5S agreements
type of file. Measures, goals and progress against them
b. Determine
file location. Examples: 3-ring binder, file folder, etc.
c. Inform work
group of Location should be accessible to team members.
location.
2. Determine Purpose: To help you understand the impacts of implementation and determine the pace
the pace of that best supports your needs; clarify expectations.
implementation Consider the following questions:
How much time can we allocate? (Be innovative and realistic.)
Where will we begin - which area, group, etc.? (Be sensitive to personal work areas
versus common work areas.)
How many shifts are involved?
How will we coordinate cross-shift activities?
What will make sense for us? (Pilot small area; use lessons learned to proceed?)
If: Then:
You allocate a full day for Schedule an entire day to conduct 5S overview and initiate 5S
implementation. activities.
Continue on a weekly or monthly basis until 5S methods
become the norm.
You desire Schedule one team meeting to conduct the 5S overview, then
implementation through proceed with implementation in subsequent team meetings
team meetings. until 5S methods become the norm.
You desire an all-shift kick Schedule 5S overview meeting for employees from all shifts.
off implementation Deliver 5S overview
meeting. Finalize 5S map.
Conduct work area evaluation.
Then proceed with implementation in shifts until 5S methods
become the norm.
Page #4
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Page #5
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Page #6
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Page #7
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Finalize a 5S Map
Purpose To assist work group and 5S Leader in laying out boundaries and determining team
responsibilities for 5S activities.
Page #8
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Page #9
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Sorting Yes No
Do employees know why these 5S activities are taking place?
Has criteria been established to distinguish necessary from unnecessary items?
Have all unnecessary items been removed from the area?
Examples: Excess materials, infrequently used tools, defective
materials, personal items, outdated information, etc.
Do employees understand the procedure for disposing of unnecessary items?
Do employees understand the benefits to be achieved from these activities?
Has a reliable method been developed to prevent unnecessary items from accumulating?
Is there a process for employees to pursue and implement further improvements?
Simplifying Yes No
Is there a visually marked specified place for everything?
Is everything in its specified place?
Is storage well organized and items easily retrievable?
Are items like tools, materials, and supplies conveniently located?
Do employees know where items belong?
Has a process been developed to determine what quantities of each item belongs in the area?
Is it easy to see (with visual sweep) if items are where they are supposed to be?
Are visual aids in use? (For example: signboards, color-coding or outlining).
Sweeping Yes No
Are work/break areas, offices and conference rooms clean and orderly?
Are floors/carpets swept and free of oil, grease and debris?
Are tools, machinery, and office equipment clean and in good repair?
Is trash removed on a timely basis?
Are manuals, labels, and tags in good condition?
Are demarcation lines clean and unbroken?
Are cleaning materials easily accessible?
Are cleaning guidelines and schedules visible?
Do employees understand expectations?
Standardizing Yes No
Are current processes documented?
Do employees have access to information they require?
Is there a method in place to remove outdated material?
Do employees understand the processes that pertain to them?
Does a process exist that enables employees the opportunity to improve existing processes?
Self-Discipline (Sustaining) Yes No
Are safety and housekeeping policies followed?
Is safety data posted in appropriate locations?
Are safety risk areas identified?
Are employees wearing appropriate safety apparel?
Are fire extinguishers and hoses in working order?
Is general cleanliness evident?
Are break areas cleaned after use?
Do employees know and observe standard procedures?
Do employees have the training and tools that are necessary to make this program work?
Is there a confident understanding of and adherence to the 5S's?
Page #10
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
5S Levels of Excellence
Instructions:
1. Team discusses results of “5S Area Check sheet”(s) completed for all sections of the work area.
2. Team uses the check sheets as a basis for determining the level of excellence for each of the 5S
categories. There is no one-to-one correspondence between the number of marks in the “yes” column
on the check sheet(s) and the level of excellence. The check sheet(s) provides additional information
on which to base the team’s subjective opinion.
3. As levels are determined, write the date in the appropriate column for that level (one level per category).
NOTE: The “Levels of Excellence” form pertains to the entire work area. Work area sections are probably
at different levels. When this happens, the entire work area defers to the lowest level. This
applies to the area’s overall rating also.
Page #11
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Sorting Activity -
TAGGING Technique
Purpose To assist work group in identifying unnecessary items in the work area.
When Do this after area evaluation and before you conduct the Sorting Auction.
Materials 5S map
Pen or pencil
Post-It notes or other method for tagging item
This 5S Guide
Paper for listing auction items (optional)
Steps Notes
1. Assemble in Clarify criteria for tagging. Refer to table in step #2 and expand if necessary.
work area.
2. Team Every individual walks through assigned area and physically touches everything. As each
members item is touched, do the following:
individually
identify If: Then:
unnecessary
items in the Item has a defined purpose and is
assigned work used often enough to be considered Do not tag item.
area. necessary.
Caution: Focus Item has no definite purpose or is not Tag item for discussion at "Sorting
on Company-
needed. Auction."
owned versus
personal Item is determined unsafe and
Tag item to be repaired or replaced.
property. needed.
Tag item to be removed from the
Item is unsafe and not needed.
work area.
Tag item for discussion at "Sorting
Unsure about item's purpose.
Auction."
4. Check your You will know you have completed this task when:
work. All items determined to be unnecessary or unsafe are tagged.
Provisions have been made for cross-shift viewing of tagged items, if applicable.
All easily removed, tagged items have been taken to the designated holding
area.
Plan for disposition of all other tagged items has been determined.
Page #12
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Sorting Activity -
Sorting Auction
Purpose To assist auctioneer in conducting Sorting Auction to dispose of tagged items.
6. Dispose of
each tagged If item is: And: Then follow these steps:
item. Claimant determines a location for the item.
Claimed
Scribe records action taken on the 5S Action Item Log.
Record the unnecessary item on the surplus form and place
Is still useable.
in appropriate container for removal.
Unusable by Discard immediately.
Unclaimed
anyone. Do not record on form.
Item(s) is to Conduct a walk-through of area and develop plan for
large for team disposition of large tagged items.
to move. Scribe records action to be taken on the 5 Action Item Log.
Page #13
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Simplifying Activity -
Prepare for Simplifying
Purpose To assist the work group in preparing to organize the work area.
When Do this after all unnecessary items have been removed from the workplace.
Page #14
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Simplifying Activity -
Using Outlining Technique
Purpose To assist work group in outlining all appropriate items/areas in the workplace.
When Do this after locations for all items have been designated according to their use.
Steps Notes
1. Assemble in
work area.
2. Identify and Examples: (may not be appropriate in all areas)
agree on the External work area boundaries.
items or areas Moveable carts
that require Positioning of overhead projectors on tables
outlining. Location of garbage cans
Walkways
Stationary items in cabinets.
Designated receiving area.
3. Outline the Use masking tape for outlining.
items or areas If using floor tape, contact Facilities/Maintenance for list, availability, and proper usage of
identified. approved materials.
4. Label each Legibly print the name of the outlined item or area on the tape.
item or outlined
area.
5. Check your You will know that you have completed this task when:
work. All items and areas identified by team are outlined to show specific location.
All appropriate outlined items and areas are labeled.
Page #15
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Simplifying Activity -
Using LABELING Technique
Purpose To assist work group in labeling all appropriate items in the workplace.
When Do this after locations for all items have been designated according to their use (see “Outlining
Techniques” guide.
Page #16
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Simplifying Activity -
Using SHADOW BOARD Technique
Purpose To assist work group in making a shadow board for organizing supplies and tools in the
workplace. This technique may not be applicable to all areas.
When Do this after locations for all items have been designated according to their use.
Page #17
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Sweeping Activities -
Perform SWEEPING
Purpose To assist work group in developing daily visual and physical sweeping activities to assess and
maintain the work area.
Materials Tape
Paper and pencil
This 5S Guide
Steps Notes
1. Assemble in
meeting area
and designate a
scribe.
2. Prepare a list List shows frequency and responsibility for individual and common areas.
of “Visual Activities on list should support “Visual Sweeping” of work area.
Sweeping” Examples of what to check:
activities that - Items are orderly and safe - Equipment is in designated location
need to occur in - Supplies/tools are in designated locations - Supplies/tools are in stock
the work area. - Labels - Item location outline(s) - Shadow board
3. Post the Identify list as “Visual Sweeping” list
finished “Visual
Sweeping” list in
the 5S
communication
area.
4. Prepare a list List shows frequency and responsibility for individual and common areas.
of “Physical Activities on list should support “Physical Sweeping” of the work area to maintain
Sweeping” cleanliness and order of the work environment.
activities. Examples:
- Dust cabinets - Clean computer - Empty hole punch
- Clean tools - Clean trash can - Sweep floor
5. Post finished Identify list as “Physical Sweeping” list.
“Physical
Sweeping” list in
communication
area.
6. Check your You will know you have completed this task when:
work. A list of “Visual Sweeping” activities and responsibilities is posted for both individual
and common areas.
A list of “Physical Sweeping” activities and responsibilities is posted for both individual
and common areas.
Page #18
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Standardizing Activity -
Perform STANDARDIZING Activity
Purpose To assist work group in documenting agreements made during 5S activities and to develop a
plan for periodic repetition of 5S activities.
Page #19
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Self-Discipline Activity -
TEAM
Purpose To assist work group in following through on all 5S agreements made for the work area.
When Do this 1-2 weeks after Standardizing Activity has been completed in your area. Repeat on a
regular basis.
3. Develop a Be specific.
plan to address Identify responsibilities.
needed Record on 5S Action Item Log.
improvements. Post in communication area.
4. Review Point out its location.
Individual Self- Review purpose.
Discipline 5S
Guide.
5. Check your You will know you have completed this task when:
work. A group assessment has been performed on what has and what has not been
followed through in the work area.
A written plan has been prepared detailing issues that need to be addressed.
Any action items have been added to the 5S Action Item Log.
Page #20
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Self-Discipline Activity -
INDIVIDUAL
Purpose To assist individuals in applying 5S agreements to personal work area.
When Do this after Standardizing Activity has been completed in your area.
Page #21
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
Measure Results
Purpose To assist team in measuring improvements resulting from Implementation of 5S methods.
Page #22
Magnifico Training and Consulting Services, Pune, India
5S Guides Feedback
Please take a moment to help improve the 5S Guides. As you work with them, tell us what was helpful and
what we could work on to improve them.
5S Guide Content: (Were the steps clear? Were the instructions clear? Was there enough information?
Too much information? Were you able to apply this guide to your situation as written? If not, was it easy to
make modifications to the steps?)
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form to 5S Feedback, Thanks! May we call you for clarification on a response, if
needed? If so, please add name and phone number:
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Page #23