Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 162 | The 5S Methodology - Shine

Season 4, Episode 162,   Jan 25, 2023, 07:31 PM

The 5S Methodology - Shine

On today's podcast, we'll be talking about the third "S" of the 5S Methodology - Shine. 

So - stay tuned.

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If you're a seasoned Podcast Listener, this podcast will be different from most you listen to.  It's based on exactly what the name implies - Warehouse Safety Tips.  And since the people in that industry are busy - we know time is money so each episode will be as short and to the point as possible.

And now that all that is out of the way - let's get to the Podcast!

The 5S Methodology - Shine

Over the last couple of weeks - we've been taking a birdseye view of The 5S Methodology.  Here's a quick wrap-up of what we've covered so far.

  • In Episode 159, we touched on the origins of 5S.
  • In Episode 160, we covered Sort.  As it applies to 5S, sorting involves going through your work areas and facility and determining what's essential and non-essential.
  • In Episode 161, we covered Straighten (AKA - Set In Order).  As it applies to 5S, straightening involves making everything essential quickly and efficiently accessible.  It also entails making sure items are organized by priority of use. 
And just like that, we arrive at the next "S" - Shine.  As with all the components of 5S - it sounds simple.  But it goes beyond simply cleaning.  As it applies to 5S, shining involves cleaning at regular and efficient intervals.  In addition - it's examining what you're cleaning to ensure everything in your workplace is operating correctly and efficiently.  Doing this can alert the proper people at your facility about what needs to be addressed.  This could be everything from hearing an odd sound to seeing an oil leak.  The overall goal is to catch issues before they escalate.  

Having a clean workplace makes things run smoothly, safely, and efficiently - and that's what we want to see in our facilities.

Next week, we'll discuss the next "S" of The 5S Methodology - Standardize.

Until then - thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips.

Have a great week, and STAY SAFE!

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