 The first step in 5S “Sort” aims to figure out
which materials or items need to be
removed by sorting.
 Gather your team and ask if there are
defective tools and equipment, outdated
items, and other non-essential materials on
site.
 Determine how frequent you use workplace
items or tools (daily, weekly, monthly, or
never) and apply the red tagging technique
when unsure in the removal of items. Red
tagged materials must undergo verification
before taking necessary action.
 Temporarily store items that are difficult to
classify.
 Housekeeping and cleaning are essential
ways to not only remove dust, dirt, and
other waste, but also to promote safety in
the workplace. Activities and items that
cause dirt, contamination, and filth are
traced and actioned. With proper
application of the Shine principle, work
processes can be improved or corrected.
 **our things are like words. Organization is
like grammar that creates meaning.
 **the objective of cleaning is not to clean,
but to feel happiness living within that
environment.
 conducted for workers?
 The goal of “Set in Order” is to create good visual
management. Consider these three important
points: (1) what items to position, (2) the quantity,
and (3) where to place items accordingly.
 Always allocate and store items in accessible and
navigable spots.
 Group tools and items based on use and function
and label or color-code them so they are easier to
find and identify.
 Heavy loads and materials should be placed at an
appropriate height where the worker can easily
pick or carry them without straining.
 Establish a culture of discipline.
 When the first three S’s are established, best
practices should be standardized by means of
creating the workplace norm or company
culture that every worker must conform with.
 Communication - Have all new procedures
been rolled out to all workers? Are workers
aware of their responsibility to report
ineffective processes?
 Education - Are adequate trainings
 Rewards and recognition - Are all workers’
effort recognized through rewards?
 Time - How often do you audit
housekeeping practices? Scheduled daily,
weekly, or monthly? Do you allot enough
time to check if new processes are indeed
effective?