Lean 5S: Workplace Organization, Safety, and Sustainability Training Course

Introduction to 5S

• Tracing the lineage from Henry Ford’s CANDO method to the Toyota Production System.
• Positioning 5S as the foundational step in Lean and continuous improvement.
• Contemporary applications in manufacturing, offices, and digital workplaces.

Waste Identification and Workplace Organisation

• Understanding the eight types of waste in Lean methodology.
• How waste manifests and its associated hidden costs.
• Connecting 5S practices to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The 5S Steps

• Sort: Red-tagging techniques, decluttering, and practical exercises.
• Set in Order: Visual management, labelling strategies, and digital organisation.
• Shine: Cleaning as inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Standardize: Establishing visual standards, SOPs, and digital templates.
• Sustain: Building habits, conducting audits, and the role of leadership.

Beyond 5S: Safety and Sustainability

• The sixth S – Safety: Mitigating accidents and risks.
• The seventh S – Sustainability: Embedding green practices into daily operations.
• Integrating 5S into ESG frameworks and compliance requirements.

Tools and Techniques

• Utilising checklists, audits, and scorecards.
• Implementing 5S in digital and hybrid work environments.
• Leveraging technology support through mobile apps and digital dashboards.

Implementation and Success Factors

• Drafting a 5S action plan.
• Identifying critical success factors for long-term adoption.
• Managing change and securing leadership buy-in.

Practical Exercises and Case Studies

• Hands-on simulations for each S phase.
• Real-world examples from manufacturing, services, and office contexts.
• Group exercise: Designing a 5S implementation roadmap.

Summary and Next Steps