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What is the definition of ergonomics?

The study of designing devices to decrease operator discomfort or fatigue and increase productivity. 5S + 1 can address issues of ergonomics.
Learn more about ergonomics in the class "5S Overview 155" below.

5S Overview 155

Quality Training

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:	5S Overview 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

Below are all the competencies and job programs that contain the class 5S Overview 155. Job programs are our traditional class lists organized according to common job functions. Competences are our latest job-specific curricula that help tie online learning to practical, hands-on tasks.

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Competencies
Maintenance Fundamentals

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Job: Assembler Job: CNC Operator: Mill Job: CNC Operator: Lathe

Class Outline
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

Class Objectives

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
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.