5 S methodology implementation in the laboratories of an industrial engineering university school

This article examines the experience in 5S methodology implementation in order to optimize the work and safety of the university engineering laboratories, in such a way that the results obtained can be extended to other, similar centers. The research project developed has created an organization culture of all resources in the practice laboratories. A working model was defined to create a 5S structure and an implementation process has been established. With the 5S methodology implementation, the school laboratories have become industrial laboratories; they have been adapted to the conditions of security and organization that are usually found in the metalworking industry. Learning, control and maintenance of the resources and activities involved are performed in less time and with a considerable reduction of cost. There is also an increase in available space available for the location of the resources. 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.