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Housekeeping/5S

Although 5S was not designed specifically with FOD in mind, it does provide a great template for a FOD program. 5S stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

5S for FOD Control

Sort:

  • Prevent accumulation of unnecessary items.

  • Evaluate items with regard to necessity.

  • Remove all parts or tools that are not in use.

  • Segregate unwanted material from the workplace.

  • Define Red-Tag areas to place unnecessary items that cannot be immediately disposed of.

  • Dispose of these items daily or when full, whichever comes first (Containment Bins).

  • Create a culture of throwing away things that are no longer useful immediately.

  • Clear the working area floor except material currently being used.

Set in Order:

  • Arrange all necessary items so that they can be easily selected for use.

  • Put away items when they are no longer needed.

  • Arrange work stations in such a way that all tooling/equipment is near where it is being used.

  • Make it easy to find and pick up necessary items.

Shine:

  • Clean your workplace on daily basis completely or set cleaning frequency.

  • Use cleaning as a FOD inspection point.

  • Keep the workplace safe and easy to work.

  • Keep workplace clean.

  • Maintain safety.

Standardize:

  • Standardize the best practices in the work area.

  • Maintain high standards in a workplace.

  • Maintain orderliness.

  • Everything has a right place.

  • Place components according to their uses, with the frequently used components being nearest to the work place.

Sustain:

  • Not harmful to anyone.

  • Promote a "do without being told" atmosphere.

  • Perform regular audits.

  • Training and discipline.

  • Self-discipline.

  • Keep FOD program up-to-date with current organizational needs.


 
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