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What is the definition of shadow board?

A device used in the straightening phase of 5S to organize tools and materials. A shadow board contains outlines of designated tools to show where they should be stored.

Learn more about shadow board in the class "Introduction to 5S 155" below.

Introduction to 5S 155

Quality Department

Class Information

Tooling U classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
The typical class consists of 12 to 25 lessons and typically requires at least two hours of instruction time.

Class Name	Introduction to 5S 155
Description	This class provides an introduction to the 5S quality system and describes techniques for implementing 5S.
Prerequisites	none
Difficulty	Beginner
Number of Lessons	14

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Class Outline

Class Objectives

Objectives

What Is 5S?

Implementing a 5S Program

Communications Board

Capturing the Current State

Step 1: Sorting

Step 2: Straightening

Step 3: Shining

Step 4: Standardizing

Step 5: Sustaining

5S + 1: Safety

Advantages of 5S

Challenges of 5S Implementation

Summary

Define 5S.

Describe the process of 5S implementation.

Describe the purpose of the 5S communications board.

Identify features of the 5S status board.

Describe the sorting step of 5S.

Describe the straightening step of 5S.

Describe the shining step of 5S.

Describe the standardizing step of 5S.

Describe the sustaining step of 5S.

Describe 5S + 1.

Describe advantages of 5S implementation.

Describe challenges to 5S implementation.

Class Vocabulary

Term	Definition
5S	A targeted list of activities that promotes organization and efficiency in the workplace. The 5S terms are sorting, straightening, shining, standardizing, and sustaining.
5S + 1	A version of the 5S philosophy that includes a sixth "S" for safety. 5S + 1 is used to educate workers on safety issues and to address potential safety hazards.
communications board	A method of displaying information about 5S implementation in the workplace. The communications board should be posted in a highly visible area to be viewed by all employees.
ergonomics	The study of designing devices to decrease operator discomfort or fatigue and increase productivity. 5S + 1 can address issues of ergonomics.
eye wash station	A designated station in an easily accessible area in which employees may flush their eyes with water in the event of an emergency. 5S + 1 ensures that eye wash stations are easy to locate and access.
fire extinguisher	A portable device that uses a rapid spray of chemicals to put out small fires. 5S + 1 ensures that fire extinguishers are easy to locate and access.
floor plan	A two-dimensional drawing that depicts the arrangement of the workplace. Before and after floor plans are often used to track 5S improvements.
lean manufacturing	An approach to manufacturing that seeks to improve product quality and productivity, reduce cost, and eliminate waste. 5S is a lean manufacturing process.
personal protective equipment	Any type of safety equipment that workers wear or use to prevent injury in the workplace. 5S + 1 ensures that personal protective equipment is easy to locate and access.
quality	An approach to manufacturing that focuses on customer satisfaction. 5S is a philosophy often used to improve product quality.
red tagging	A method used in the sorting phase of 5S that involves placing tags on items to designate their status. Red tags indicate that an item should be removed from the work area.
safety	The practices and policies that a company puts in place in order to preserve the health and well-being of employees, equipment, and facilities. 5S and 5S + 1 improve workplace safety.
shadow board	A device used in the straightening phase of 5S to organize tools and materials. A shadow board contains outlines of designated tools to show where they should be stored.
shining	The third phase of 5S. In the shining phase, the work environment is thoroughly cleaned and maintenance tasks are identified.
sorting	The first phase of 5S. In the sorting phase, unnecessary clutter is removed from the workplace.
spaghetti chart	A two-dimensional drawing, based on a floor plan, that includes lines that track the movement of an employee throughout the work area. Before and after spaghetti charts are often used to track 5S improvements.
standardizing	The fourth phase of 5S. In the standardizing phase, methods for maintaining 5S throughout the workplace are identified and documented.
status board	A method of tracking 5S improvement and communicating it to employees. A 5S status board often contains before and after floor plans and spaghetti charts.
straightening	The second phase of 5S. In the straightening phase, the workplace is organized using techniques such as shadow boards and labeling.
sustaining	The fifth phase of 5S. In the sustaining phase, all employees must work together to continue and maintain 5S improvements.
waste	Any thing or process that does not add value to a product. The goal of lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste.

What is the definition of shadow board?

A device used in the straightening phase of 5S to organize tools and materials. A shadow board contains outlines of designated tools to show where they should be stored.Learn more about shadow board in the class "Introduction to 5S 155" below.

Introduction to 5S 155

Quality Department

A device used in the straightening phase of 5S to organize tools and materials. A shadow board contains outlines of designated tools to show where they should be stored.

Learn more about shadow board in the class "Introduction to 5S 155" below.