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PSU OPP 5S Getting Started and Monthly Checklist

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Kickstart and maintain the 5S program with an initial and monthly checklist designed to organize workspaces for efficiency, effectiveness, and safety. Inspect each 5S pillar—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—capture photos of issues, label and allocate places for materials, and set clear cleaning schedules. Use standardized checks to keep practices consistent and implement training and leadership support to sustain workplace organization. Conclude with recommendations and an overall rating.

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PSU OPP 5S Getting Started and Monthly Checklist

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