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5s workplace organization tools

The 5S system of visual management improves organization and efficiency in many workplaces, including production environments and offices. It is a set of guidelines that can help people live more healthy and stress-free lives.

“5S” is a consist of five elements which is Sort, Set in order, Shine, standardize & Sustain. 5S is a tools for maintain workplace housekeeping or the improvements of work environment in a world-class manner.  5S in a Japanese element as below :

1S – Seiri  (Sort) : Move unnecessary items & Free up valuable floor space.

2S- Seiton (Set) : This will save time, Based on finding efficient

3S- Seiso (Shine) : Cleaning up one’s workplace daily, No dust on floors, machines or equipment.

4S- Seiketsu (Standardize) : Maintain an environment where S1 to S3 are implemented in the same manner

5S- Sitsuke (Sustain) : Maintain S1-S4 through discipline, By Appreciation, recognition, Training etc.

making maintaining a good working environment a visual process. Employees throughout the organization must contribute to the system by completing routine chores during the workday.

5S is a system for organizing space so that work can be carried out efficiently, effectively and safely. The system focuses on putting everything where it belongs and keeping the workspace clean, making it easier for people to get work done without wasting time or risking injury.

Toyota Production System (TPS)  generalized 5S (Five S) in 1980’s in manufacturing sector in Japan & Service company was started to use it since 1990’s. Test your knowledge about 5S and its implementation by Quiz :

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Test Your Knowledge in 5S Quiz!

"5S" Quiz!

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1. 5S can be implemented by the employees without the need for management support.

 

a) False

b) True

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2. Place “Red tag” in 5S in which items ?

a) Identify unnecessary items

b) Identify necessary items

c) Identified items

d) Used Items

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3. We do in 5S ?

a) Because our supervisor tell us we need to

b) To make the plant more efficient & safe place to work

c) To make the plant look good for when headquarters visit

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4. Which is not a advantage of 5S implementation ?

a) To improve work efficiency

b) Standardize work

c) To identify risk

d) Cleanness of workplace

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5. Not a shining activities ?

a) Develop cleaning and Maintenance schedule

b) Colour coding

c) Clean floor, windows and walls.

d) Clean of equipment and tools, office furniture

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6. 5S process for Standardize ?

a) Sort

b) All the Others

c) Shine

d) Set

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7. What are the 5 phases of 5S ?

a) Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Set-In-Order, Salami

b) Standardize, Sort, Sustain, Shine, Set-in-Order

c) Sustain, Sort, Standardize, Sushi mi, Shine

d) Shine, Shut-Up, Sustain, Sort, Standardize

e) Sort, Sustain, Sushi, Shine, Standardize

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8. To maintain cleanliness we need to standardize ?

a) False

b) True

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9. Appreciation, recognition and awarding on good which 5S activities ?

a) Shine

b) Sort

c) Standardize

d) Sustain

e) Set in order

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10. Not necessary go systematically to implement S1-S5.

a) True

b) False

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11. Which of the following is not a 5S step?

a) Shine

b) Set

c) Specialization

d) Sustain

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12. Refresher training is comes in which 5S step ?

a) Sustain

b) Set

c) Standardize

d) Sort

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13. Which is not a target of 5S ?

a) Zero delays leading to on time delivery

b) Zero wastage of time in searching

c) Zero recording of data

d) Zero injuries promoting safety

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14. 5S is a “Cleaning Campaign”

a) False

b) True

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15. 5S is becoming popular for  the reasons ?

a) All the Others

b) The workplace gets cleaned up and better organized

c) Results are visible to everyone

d) People are naturally disciplined

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16. Free up valuable floor space (Space utilization) comes in which 5S activity ?

a) Set in order

b) sort

c) Sustain

d) Shine

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17. Its not a 1S: Item Sorting activities basis ?

a) Purchase it

b) Not need it

c) May need it

d) Need it

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18. Work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comes in Which 5S activities ?

a) Sort

b) Shine

c) Set in order

d) Sustain

e) Standardize

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19. Regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools comes in which 5S ?

a) Sort

b) Sustain

c) Set in order

d) Standardize

e) Shine

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20. What 5S can not do?

a) Identify Abnormalities

b) Increased Motion

c) Team work through everyone’s participation

d) Improve safety

e) Identify wastes and reduce the wastes

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Also Read: (6S) Training and General Awareness Modules