One of the tools of Sustainment of a lean/5s environment is a Clean and Inspect schedule. It lists activities to be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually, to keep an area organized.
It can be made into a checklist and posted in the room. Family members that are assigned tasks can sign off on items that they complete. Daily lists can be put on a whiteboard or laminated, to be updated daily.
Example:
Kitchen
Daily
Cook
Clean dishes
Clear counters
Wipe counters
Set table
Clear table
Weekly
Inspect fridge (throw out old items and add needed items to list)
Inspect pantry (add needed items to shopping list)
Scrub countertops
Sweep floor
Wash high chair
Make shopping list
Plan meals
Grocery shopping
Refresh table (table cloth, new flowers)
Clean stove top
Wash hand towels
Wash sink
Take out garbage
Take out recycling
Monthly
Clean microwave
Mop floors
wash/replace table cloth
Check expiration dates
Wash windows
Quarterly
Inspect pantry for non used items (donate or plan meal to use).
Inspect/clean stove
Clean fridge
Annual
5s -this can be staggered for different cupboards and locations throughout the year
Clear cupboards
Evaluate unused pots/appliances/utensils
Clean cupboards
Replace items in locations of easy access
I will be evaluating styles of checklists as I organize my own house.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
5). Sustain
Sustain is one of the most difficult of the 5 S's because it requires more than a one time event. It requires commitment. It requires getting serious about the process.
In a plant, Sustainment requires visuals and scheduled revisits.
In a home, it is the same. As you complete 5S activities in different areas, you should develop a plan for when the are will be revisited (weekly-touch ups, monthly-cleaning/evaluation, annual- deep cleans). This could be in the form of checklists (weekly, monthly, etc) or a cleaning schedule/calendar.
The visual part is making sure everything has a place. During sustainment, if you find that some items are not staying where you planned, think about if there is a better place to put it. If you have a family, the organization needs to make sense to everyone, otherwise it will not be consistent. Sounds like a good topic for a family meeting.
When it comes down to it, it depends on what works for you. Do you need a schedule posted? Do you need to mark it on your calendar? Do you need a To Do list that you rotate through on a regular basis?
Choose what works for you and if something is not working, revisit it and try something else.
In a plant, Sustainment requires visuals and scheduled revisits.
In a home, it is the same. As you complete 5S activities in different areas, you should develop a plan for when the are will be revisited (weekly-touch ups, monthly-cleaning/evaluation, annual- deep cleans). This could be in the form of checklists (weekly, monthly, etc) or a cleaning schedule/calendar.
The visual part is making sure everything has a place. During sustainment, if you find that some items are not staying where you planned, think about if there is a better place to put it. If you have a family, the organization needs to make sense to everyone, otherwise it will not be consistent. Sounds like a good topic for a family meeting.
When it comes down to it, it depends on what works for you. Do you need a schedule posted? Do you need to mark it on your calendar? Do you need a To Do list that you rotate through on a regular basis?
Choose what works for you and if something is not working, revisit it and try something else.
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