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  • Prepared By

  • Personnel

1S : SORT

  • Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of? The

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  • All of the unnecessary items in a work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

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  • There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

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  • There is evidence that logged "red tagged" items are being dispositioned appropriately (back to service, scrapped, etc.)

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  • Only current/necessary documents are present in the work area.

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2S : SET IN ORDER

  • Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided, and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

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  • WIP, tools, material and finished products are not left on the ground. Where appropriate, storage areas are clearly marked and labeled accordingly.

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  • Boxes, containers, and products are stored and labeled in an orderly, consistent manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

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  • There is no leaning storage. All items such as brooms and mops have a proper storage spot.

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  • All access paths around machines and equipment are free of obstructions and unnecessary clutter (pallets, parts, rubbish, etc).

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  • Aisles, work areas, benches, equipment are clearly and consistently marked.

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  • White boards, activity charts, etc. are up to date and regularly checked.

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  • Where appropriate, all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

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  • Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, foam cut outs, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

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  • Work surfaces are organized and free of clutter.

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3S : SHINE

  • The floor is clean (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.). There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

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  • All equipment in the area are clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

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  • Image of concern/improvement

  • All appropriate equipment (brooms, machining centers, etc.) are painted or kept "new looking" to improve the appearance of the overall area.

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  • All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

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  • Cleaning checklists and schedules are present and responsibilities are clearly defined.

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4S : STANDARDIZE

  • Are Monthly Audits of Sort/Set in Order/Shine being done in respective area?

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  • Are all documents related to 5S are accessible and maintained? (Project List, Photos, Audit Sheets, Cleaning Schedules, etc.)

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5S : SUSTAIN

  • Is there evidence that management provides adequate time to perform 5S activities?

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  • Are work instructions and procedures available in the workplace reviewed/kept up to date?

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  • Are new hires trained in 5S and do existing employees receive ongoing training?

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