5S

A system for securing lubrication maintenance

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getting rid of products that are no longer used
getting rid of products in the existing range that do roughly the same thing
getting rid of lubrication equipment that is damaged or not up to scratch for some other reason.

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having a dedicated lubricant store
labelling equipment and products so that everyone knows what’s what
giving each type of grease its own sprayer and each oil its own can
making sure that oil refill containers are sealed to keep dust and dirt out.

Shine by

preventing spillage using absorption materials and oil collectors
cleaning around lubrication points and in the oil store
cleaning and tidying a little every day, and doing a main clean once a week
setting a standard and making sure it’s on the checklist.

Standardize by

making a to-do list for support and continuity, e.g. in oil changes, analyses, machine care and cleaning
having control procedures to assure work on labelling, cleaning and good order
including the measures in lists/standards in maintenance systems or in Excel so they are easy to find, follow and update.

Sustain by

drawing up checklists for all 5S work, ensuring that good order is maintained and can be gradually improved
carrying out regular audits/inspection patrols, and recording them with text and images
making sure that the follow-up results are concrete and discussed with everyone who works with lubrication maintenance
making sure that the follow-up results are concrete and discussed with everyone who works with lubrication maintenance
highlighting the benefits, and the fact that systematic maintenance leads to a cleaner, safer, more efficient workplace.