Hello: This is Ermiyas T. (your APPLY 5S PROCEDURES) trainer.

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Apply 5S Procedures – ACTIVITY 1:
1. Discuss how to develop understanding of quality system? (2 points)
a) Quality assurance procedures of the enterprise or organization are discussed
b) The relationship of quality system and continuous improvement in the workplace is
understood
c) Workplace requirements the purpose and elements of quality assurance (QA)
system are identified and related
d) The 5S system is explained as part of the quality assurance of the work organization

2. Demonstrate elements of quality assurance system. (3 points)

 corrective action
 mission statements
 monitoring procedures
 SOPs
 work instructions
 PDCA concept (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

3. Describe 5S system. (5 points)

5S is a system of work organization originally developed in Japan based around housekeeping
principles. A close translation of the five stages in the housekeeping approach is:
 Sort: eliminating everything not required for the work being performed (sort)
 Set in order: efficient placement and arrangement of equipment and material (set in order)
 Shine: tidiness and cleanliness (shine)
 Standardize: ongoing, standardized, continually improving
 Sustain: discipline with leadership