5S
5S is a five step process that can be applied within any industry or job function to improve and sustain proper workplace organisation. It is also one of the fundamental starting points for a successful lean transformation.
The application of 5S standards can be beneficial to a site in a number of important ways, including increased efficiencies, improved health and safety, creating a sense of pride in the workplace and more.
The key to successfully implementing 5S standards is to develop a workplace culture where these processes are standardised, regularly assessed and have become a daily habit for all workers as a result.
Industry standard colour coding is used as part of wider visual management in order to coordinate the 5S process while also maintaining health and safety standards.