When implementing 5S, think 3M

While all the steps in 5S are important, when you Set in Order – organizing necessary items for easy access – you gain a real safety benefit. There aren’t any prescribed steps for this process. Your team should talk through workflows together and brainstorm ways to make them safer and more efficient.

Some tips to consider:
 

• One-Step Rule – Place regularly used items no more than one step away.
• 45° Rule – Items should be within 45° of straight ahead to minimize reaching and twisting.
• Position heavy items so people can lift them as safely and ergonomically as possible.

Doing these simple steps can lead to a safer, more productive facility for you and your workers.

We use colours to organize and simplify our lives every day – from stop signs and folders to calendars and clothing. And, with the right color coordination, your workplace can become a more organized and productive space.

3M™ Vinyl Tapes and 3M™ Safety Stripe Tapes come in a variety of bright colors that are locked into the vinyl for permanent high visibility. They’re perfect for lane marking, hazard and safety marking of floors, loading docks, shipping areas and warehouses.