5S Audit Checklist

• Audit Date

  Date

• Prepared by

• Department
  Address

General

• Area is tidy and well kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate storage space is provided for required tools/equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor is free of obstructions, trip hazards, and trash

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any opening in the floor is guarded or covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles are sufficiently wide for fork truck traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles are clearly marked (identifying walkways, machine locations, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways are guarded, if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area waste bins are tidy and not overflowing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste bins are used for appropriate materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty pallets stored in designated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty pallets are stored lying flat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor is free of equipment not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors/Workstations are free of excess dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5S tape is appropriately marked/Colors are used correctly:<br><br>Red = Fire / Danger / Stop<br>Red/White = Nonconforming material (NCM)<br>Yellow/Black = Work in progress (WIP)<br>Blue = Staging area<br>Purple = Top shelf items<br>Green = Ready to ship product<br>Yellow = Aisle boundaries<br>Grey = Production/Taki boards<br>Green/White = Waste cans<br>Black/White = Support material/equipment<br>Orange = Bulk storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5S Tape is in good condition (clearly displayed, no tears, fully adhered to the floor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstations are free of supplies not in use <br><br>(You will likely need to ask the operator to verify what supplies are in use versus what supplies are not in use to be able to answer this question)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstations have all required tools/supplies needed to fulfill the required job duty <br><br>(You will likely need to ask the operator to verify what supplies are needed day-to-day to ensure everything they need is at their workstation. Each item should have a designated place within the workstation for this to be marked as "Yes")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nonconforming material (NCM) has a designated location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nonconforming material (NCM) is cleared in a timely manner <br><br>(The same material should not be in the NCM designated location month-to-month).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cardboard removed, except where necessary for goods storage. <br><br>Cardboard must be kept at minimum level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstations are organized - a place for everything and everything in its place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no excess dust on/around workstations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools/parts/equipment correctly stored and within taped lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks, push carts, shelves, and other storage areas properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access walkways, storage areas, work areas, test/inspection areas, materials, staging areas, and nonconformance areas clearly marked?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment properly organized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All calibration labels are present and in date (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Production signs are clear and present<br><br>(Can easily distinguish what part of the process each respective area is related to via signs/visual markers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently used items are within easy access between knee and shoulder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored items are adequately secured and stable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning and safety signage in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area is free of food and drinks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is shelving secured correctly and in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Lighting is adequate for operators to have full visibility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting covers and fixture are secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• Extinguisher of appropriate type is visible in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguisher is easily accessible and clear from any obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation routes are clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation routes are clearly marked based on current location (ex: route should have an identifier pointing current location and closes evacuation route)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits are clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least two (2) employees are aware of the closest emergency exit/evacuation route in case of an emergency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire lanes, if applicable, are clear and free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits are clear and free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First-Aid Kits

• Operators have knowledge of where the first-aid kits are stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First-aid kits are easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First-aid kits are stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First-aid kit contents are in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names and contacts of USFC first-aiders are displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Power cords and other cables are in good condition (no exposed cables, broken cables, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power cords and other cables are off the floor or placed away from walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power strips are not daisy-chained (power strips must be connected to the wall outlet directly. One power strip cannot be connected to another power strip to serve as an extension cord)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power strips and other cables are secured to carts/workstations, if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ESD

• ESD mats are grounded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESD mat calibration label is present and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESD mat calibration label is in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the due date?

  Date

• ESD wrist straps are being worn and in the appropriate method

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESD tester calibration label is present and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESD tester calibration label is in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the due date?

  Date

• ESD log book is current and being filled out correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical

• Operators are knowledgeable on the chemicals used in their area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical safety data sheets are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are labeled properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper PPE is worn for protection against the chemical in use, per SDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Power Vehicles

• Pallet jacks are in approved area(s), not in walkways, or creating safety hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklifts are driving in approved areas only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift drivers are using their horns when approaching an intersection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators use the domes to check for incoming forklift traffic before crossing at an intersection

  Yes

  No

  N/A