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An earlier version of this post was <\/em>published on LinkedIn on May 4th, 2020<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our world has changed. Maybe for a moment, maybe forever. We don\u2019t know what the future holds yet. Nevertheless, many of us are heading back to work in warehouses, factories, and office buildings all over the country.  How to get back to work safely is on the top of our minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coronavirus pandemic added both a new word and a new awareness that we carry with us as we leave our homes for work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Social Distancing\u2026\u00a0<\/em>
A few months ago, we might have a vague association of this term with the famous recluse Howard Hughes or perhaps a certain 1970s-era John Travolta film based on the true story of David Vetter<\/a>. Today, it\u2019s our moment-to-moment reality. As the world opens back up again, post-lockdown, a heightened awareness of physical space has become of paramount importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For businesses, the new reality means an added focus on things that can help keep their environment safe for both employees<\/a> and customers. Even on television commercials, we see this coming to life. Every other mid-sitcom break seems to be a commercial for touchless takeout or curbside delivery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the majority of my career, I\u2019ve been a a student of the 5S Methodology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5S system is a step-by-step way to transform a space from disorder and clutter to clean and organized. It\u2019s a methodology made for this moment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a 5S expert, it occurs to me that many of the methods and solutions that are used in our world every day are important to this moment. Even if you don\u2019t use or plan to use the whole system, several of the tenants are useful to help you understand how to get back to work safely as stay-at-home orders are lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the 5S best practices you might want to consider employing to help support social distancing and cleaning standards for your facility. I, and the whole team at The 5S Store, hope they help you get back up and running as quickly as is safely possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six 5S Best Practices to Help You Get Back to Work Safely\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Use visual aids to cue important behaviors like handwashing.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Clear and concise communication is a major tenant of 5S. Visual cues are fantastic reminders to help create new habits and trigger the right behaviors. Signs, posters, and banners can all be used to help with new or repetitious activities<\/a>. Use visual aids for activities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n