for Practice Based Laboratory Workspaces Dr Kate Andre & Michelle Cunnew
Jan 05, 2016
for Practice Based Laboratory Workspaces
Dr Kate Andre
& Michelle Cunnew
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What is 6S
A clean, tidy and well organised workplace supports safe and efficient practice.
• Sort
• Set in Order
• Sweep & Shine
• Standardize
• Sustain
• Safety
Improved:- workplace morale- safety - efficiency
Phase 1
High use items stored in main work area
Phase 1
Non-essential items stored outside main work area
Phase 2
‘A place for everything, and everything in its place’
Phase 3
Tidy as you go
Phase 3
Tidy as you go!
Phase 4
Clear signage – when to wash your hands
Phase 4
Managing broken equipment
Phase 4
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Phase 5
Visual cues will help you to leave rooms ready for the next class
Phase 6
Keeping ourselves and others safe
ResourcesHand Hygiene Australia
http://www.hha.org.au/home.aspx
South Australian Infection Control Service
www.health.sa.gov.au/infectioncontrol
UniSA Occupational Health Safety and Welfare
http://www.unisa.edu.au/ohsw
Australian Government Comcare
http://www.comcare.gov.au/home
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