The June Safety Focus is a friendly competition between labs and an introduction to the 5S workplace organization (cleaning) system. Please click here to view the short PowerPoint presentation on the 5S system. Here is how it works:
All labs are required to participate. As a group, designate a day in June to thoroughly clean your lab. Let Diana Woolf know when your lab is ready to be judged.
Labs will be judged to win the following awards, only 1 award will be given per lab with the exception of Best Overall. All labs must be cleaned by June 30th.
- Best Overall
- Best Polymer Science
- Best Polymer Engineering
- Best Bio Lab
- Most Improved
- Most Organized (closest to 5S system)
- Best Safety Standards
- Cleanest Hoods – This award based on daily use. Those hoods that maintain a clean standard throughout June.
- Most Organized Inventory
- Best Chemical Refrigerator
- Best Flammable/Acid Cabinets
Rules: Safety Officer makes the rules
If you would like more information regarding the 5S organization system please contact Diana Woolf.
Contact Information:
Diana Woolf
Safety Officer
College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering
The University of Akron
T: 330-972-7478
E: dwoolf@uakron.edu