5S

5S is a method of creating a clean and orderly workplace that exposes waste and makes ___________ immediately visible.

• bad attitudes

• abnormalities

• poor employees

• level loading

Which of the following is the correct sequences of 5S?

• standardize-sustain-sort-set in order-shine

• sort-set in order-shine-sustain-standardize

• sort-set in order-shine-standardize-sustain

• sustain-sort-standardize-set in order-shine

The definition of sort is to remove unnecessary items from the workplace that no longer add value.

• True

• False

Which of the following are criteria for determining if an item should be red tagged or not. Select all that apply (hint: there are 3).

• The frequency the item is needed

• Sentimental feelings associated with the item

• The quantity of the item needed

• The usefulness of the item

A good definition of straighten is, “A place for everything, and everything ____________.”

• on shelves

• in its place

• where no one can see it

• in drawers

What are some of the reasons we do the set in order step? Select all that apply (hint: there are 2).

• Removes frustration of searching

• Increases cost

• Can reduce inventory

• Makes things easy to find and return

What are the strategies in S2 ( Set in order) ?

• grouping items according to it's type, size, material

• assign a permanent home for each item and proper label for each location

• locating item base on their frequency of usage, by considering size and weight as well

• make daily cleaning a habit

How clean is clean enough? Mark your answer.

• Until you know why it gets dirty and can fix the issue.

• Until things moderately shine.

• Until no visible dust can be seen.

• Until it shines like the sun.

When should we do 5S?

• 5S is best to be done when the office is not busy

• 5S is best done every day as part of good practices

• 5S is best done a day before office shutdown