6S (otherwise known as 5S + Safety) is a system that aims to promote and sustain a high level of productivity and safety throughout a workspace. While adhering to the 5S principle of Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, the 6S method adds the concept of Safety. 6 S lean not only helps organizations promote efficient working environments but also establishes a sustainable culture of safety.

Why Include Safety?

We know that Safety is the topmost priority in every workplace. Having a safe and clean working environment helps: 

• Create a positive impact on productivity and quality; 

• encourage a stress-free and healthy atmosphere where workers can feel safe and secure; and

• make it easy to recognize potential hazards and install safety controls. 

Our Program Evaluation and Improvement Plan includes:

assessing and creating an organized, clean, and high performance

work place, which serves as a foundation for continuous improvement activities.

1. Thorough understanding of / experience with 6s

2. A system for identifying and reporting hazards

3. Safety awareness training relevant to your industry

4. Commitment to have toolbox talks with your workers about 5s/6s

5. upper management commitment with dedicated resources and support

6. Establish guidelines and develop the discipline to maintain them.