LEAN 5S - Creative Safety Supply May 2014 | Page 7

Red Tag Strategy The RED TAG STRATEGY is a great way to identify all of the objects that need to be removed from the workplace. When you see something that you think may need to be removed, you literally put a “red tag” on it. This is a flag that lets everyone know that this item needs to be evaluated. There are a few actions that can be taken at this point: 1. Leave the item where it is 2. Relocate the item 3. Dispose of the item 4. Place in “RED TAG HOLDING AREA” The Red Tag Holding Area is a central location where you can put items that you aren’t fully sure about disposing yet. ? Perhaps you’re not sure of the quantity that you need at the workstation. Or maybe you don’t know how often you need it, or if you need it at all. -5-