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5S Audit - Office

SORT – SEIRI (Sort useful from unnecessary)

  • Area clear of excess equipment, documents (until 3 examples)

  • Area clear of outdated, obsolete, unused materials (until 3 examples)

  • Recycled paper and A4 paper are neatly organized (e.g. No empty outer packaging of A4 paper)<br>

  • Walkway is free of obstacles e.g. empty carton boxes, documents on the floor, etc.<br>

  • Document folders are neatly organized in the storage<br>

  • Waste disposal bins / containers are indicated and if not used on designated place<br>

SET IN ORDER – SEITON (straighten)

  • Storage area is defined to store unneeded items and outdated documents.

  • Recycled paper and A4 paper are stored in a fixed place with labeling

  • All tools, supplies and equipment are stored in a fixed place.

  • Labeling of cabinets, shelves and files allows immediate identification.

  • Tools and equipment are well organized for ease of take and return.

  • Safety equipment up to date and accessible

SHINE – SEISO (sanitize, sweep and shine)

  • Floors clean and in good condition, free of hazards (until 3 unclean examples)

  • Walls, ceilings, dividers clean and in good condition (until 3 damages / unclean examples)

  • Racks, shelving, cabinets clean and in good condition (until 3 damages / unclean examples)

  • Equipment, supplies, tools clean and in good condition (until 3 damages / unclean examples)

  • Desks, tables, chairs and other furniture are clean and in good condition (until 3 damages / unclean examples)

  • Whiteboards are in good condition and cleaned up after each session (until 3 unclean examples)

  • Pantries look clean and organized

  • Lighting is enough and the angle and intensity of illumination are appropriate.

  • Sufficient trash and recycling bins, bins cleared frequently and in good condition

  • Confidential information (personal/customer) around the work area is stored/disposed correctly.

STANDARDIZE – SEIKETSU (routine preventive maintenance)

  • Employee has solid understanding of the value and practices of 5S Checklist

  • Checklist is readily available and visible if applicable

  • Display boards kept up to date

  • Everyone knows his responsibilities, when and how

  • Regular audits set and carried out to ensure adherence

SUSTAIN – SHITSUKE (routine defined)

  • 5S Checklist becomes ingrained, part of the day-to-day work experience

  • Success stories displayed: before and after, etc.

  • Rewards and recognition is part of the 5S system.

  • Improvements to existing systems / standards noted and implemented

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