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.

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.