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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