Sustaining Excellence
Implementing the 5S Method’s Sustain Step on Job Sites
Is your construction site getting bogged down by lack of safety, efficiency, and organization? The 5S method’s “Sustain” step emphasizes the importance of sustaining processes that work to keep operations flowing. At Hilmerson Safety, our products are created to help you achieve sustained success by ensuring that working conditions and processes remain consistent and easily identifiable.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can implement the 5S Sustain step and how Hilmerson products align with the methodology.
What is the “Sustain” Step in 5S?
The “Sustain” step of the 5S method is all about preserving the progress made in the previous 5S steps. It encourages organizations to sustain processes that work efficiently and have the self-discipline to prevent processes from getting halted by waste. Consistency in working conditions and processes is essential, as it makes it easy to spot when something is out of place.
How Can You Apply the 5S Sustain Method on Job Sites?
Communication, scheduling, training, and follow-through are critical factors in “sustaining” 5S Methodology in your organization.
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Decide what new procedures you will implement from each step that will positively impact your workflow.
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Develop a plan of implementation and schedule it (who, what, where, when).
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Define your key performance indicators. What will you measure to determine what, if any, has improved?
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Schedule recurring assessments to evaluate new methods and their effectiveness.
How Hilmerson Products Help You Sustain The 5S Method on Your Construction Site:
Preserving Efficiency & Reducing Waste
The durability of our products ensures that the safety measures you put in place continue to work efficiently over time. Our products, like the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™, are made with Galvanized heavy-duty 13g steel. You won’t have to worry about disposal, and these products can be reused and re-rented for years to come, unlike dangerous, error-prone, and undependable wooden guard rail systems.
Consistency and Visibility
Hilmerson Safety products help maintain consistent working conditions and processes. Our installation processes are quick, easy, and streamlined. This consistency makes it easy to identify when something is out of place, allowing for prompt corrective action.
The 5S method’s Sustain step is the key to long-term success.
Don’t let your construction site get unorganized and inefficient. Follow the 5S method, and sustain your setting, shining, standardizing, and sorting to create a construction site ready for you and your team to get the job done.
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About Hilmerson Safety
Hilmerson Safety® is a full-service safety product design and manufacturing company serving the construction industry. Since 2001 Hilmerson Safety® has been working with construction industry leaders and contractors to develop safe, lean, construction-grade™ products and solutions that add to the company’s bottom line.
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