5S Container
1 July 2026
A 5S storage case study delivered by Techmine, addressing disorganised and unsafe storage of lifting equipment through engineered container solutions that improve safety, accessibility, asset protection, and site efficiency. Detailed outcomes are available in the supporting case study below.
Problems Identified:
- Lifting beams and accessories are often stored on bare ground and not returned to a secure place.
- Items frequently go missing or get stolen.
- Inability to identify correct equipment for the task
- No visual management or inventory system in place.
Why It Happened:
- No dedicated storage area for lifting equipment, leading to tools being left on the plant after the job is done.
- Lack of accountability or tracking.
- Poor housekeeping and no system in place to track or audit lifting equipment, making it hard to ensure everything is accounted for and maintained.
5S Principles
- Sort: Unnecessary items removed; only essential tools stored.
- Set in Order: Designated space for each tool.
- Shine: Maintained clean and damage-free.
- Standardise: Labels and visual layout guide users.
- Sustain: Easy and intuitive system supports regular use.
Our Solution:
- Developed a secure, labelled container for all lifting gear.
- Reduced damage, theft, and loss.
- Ensured tools are regularly checked and maintained.
Key Features and Benefits
- Lockable storage for all belt lifting equipment.
- Laminated drawings of fitment to service your conveyors.
- Load certificates secured in the container for audit purposes.
- All tooling is secured whilst transporting of container.
- Each storage point is clearly labelled for the tool to be returned to this position.
- SWP and prestart inspection sheets located inside of container.
- Racking system is forkliftable and crane liftable.