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Safety Workshop Practices
Safety Workshop Practices
PRACTICES
Personal protective equipment, like the eye
protection the workers is wearing in this picture, is
important in protecting workers from flying debris
or objects.
5S is a system for organizing spaces so
work can be performed efficiently,
effectively, and safely. This system focuses
on putting everything where it belongs
and keeping the workplace clean, which
makes it easier for people to do their jobs
without wasting time or risking injury.
5S Translation
The term 5S comes from five Japanese words:
Seiri
Seiton
Seiso
Seiketsu
Shitsuke
In English, these words are often translated to:
Sort
Set in Order
Shine
Standardize
Sustain
Each S represents one part of a five-step process that can
improve the overall function of a business.
Sort
-is the process of removing all tools not necessary for production from
workspace.
Set in Order
-means workers organize the workplace in a logical, intuitive way so that tasks
are easier to complete.
Shine
-is the stage in which workers make proactive efforts to keep work areas clean
and orderly to ensure productive and efficient work.
Standardize
-calls for the creation of standards for both organization and processes.
Sustain
-pushes workers to maintain new practices and conduct audits to ensures
standards stay in place.
Safety Signs in The
Workplace
The Purpose of Safety Signs in The Workplace
Prohibition Signs
Mandatory Signs
Warning Signs
Emergency Signs
Danger Signs
Prohibition Signs.
Signs that indicate that an action or activity is not permitted.
Prohibition signs indicate an action or behavior that is not
permitted. The sign is shown as a Red Circle with a red slash
over a black icon of the action. Text is black on a white
background.
Mandatory Signs.