Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

SORT

  • Only the required parts/materials are present in the work area. Items not required are removed from the workplace.

  • Only the required tools are present at the work area. Items not required are removed from the work area.

  • Only the required paperwork is present in the area. Outdated or otherwise unnecessary posters, memos, announcements, reports, etc are removed from the area.

  • Only the required equipment is present in the work area. All obsolete. broken, or unnecessary equipment is removed from the area.

  • Only the required furniture is present in the area. All unnecessary obsolete, broken, or unnecessary equipment is removed from the area.

  • TRIPPING DANGERS: such as electrical cables, etc are removed from standing/walking areas.

STRAIGHTEN

  • Locations for container, boxes, bins, materials, etc. are clearly defined by paited lines and properly labeled. (part number, quantity)

  • TOOLS: have a designated storage location that is within the reach of the operator. The location is properly labeled and tools can be easily identified if absent.

  • PAPERWORK: is properly labelled and has a clearly defined and labelled location that is visible to staff and away from work surfaces.

  • EQUIPMENT: is clearly identified (numbered, named, colour coded) and is placed in a properly identified location.

  • FURNITURE: is placed in the correct locations. No extra items are in place.

  • Work areas requiring PPE are clearly labelled.

  • STOP SWITCHES: are highly visible and located for easy access.

  • FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: and other emergency equipment are prominently displayed and are unobstructed.

  • Working conditions are ERGONOMICALLY FRIENDLY.Tools are stored at appropriate heights.

  • The WORKPLACE LAYOUT accommodates easy exit in case of an emergency.

  • WALKWAYS: paths are clearly identified and unobstructed. Exits are clearly marked and unobstructed.

SHINE

  • CONTAINERS, BOXES, BINS: are clean and not cracked, torn, or otherwise damaged. They are stacked neatly.

  • TOOLS: are kept clean and in good working order. Where possible, tools are stored in a manner to keep them clean and free from the risk of damage.

  • PAPERWORK: is not torn, kept clean and protected from dirt where possible.

  • WORK SURFACES: machines workbenches and other equipment are clean and painted.

  • FLOORS: are free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, hardware, empty boxes, packaging material. Drains are kept unblocked.

  • WALLS, PARTITIONS, RAILINGS: are painted and kept clean.

  • There is a schedule showing responsibilities to clean areas of the workplace.

  • All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and readily available when required.

  • All PPE is maintained and in a reliable condition and properly stored

  • EQUIPMENT SAFETY: concerns are clearly marked. Safety guards are identified, in good working order and provide adequate protection.

STANDARDISE

  • TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, FURNITURE: are stored neatly in designated areas and are returned immediately after use.

  • DOCUMENTS: are labelled clearly as to contents and responsibility for control and revision. The date and revision number are clearly visible. (if applicable)

  • Equipment MAINTENANCE RECORDS are visible and clearly state when maintenance last occurred and when next maintenance is scheduled.

  • PRODUCT WASTE: (e.g. paper, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently and often cleaned up and removed from the workplace.

  • PREVENTIVE MEASURES: have been implemented to ensure the workplace meets 5s guidelines (e.g. systems that do not allow waste to accumulate such as containers to collect product debris from machines).

  • The RESULTS OF THE PREVIOUS AUDIT are posted and clearly visible to the entire team.

  • AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT identified during the previous audit have been completed.

  • The WORK ENVIRONMENT satisfies the requirements of the work being carried out. Lighting (brightness and colour), air quality, temperature, etc.

SUSTAIN

  • A member of MANAGEMENT has participated in a 5s activity such as an audit or other activity within the last 3 audit periods.

  • RECOGNITION is given to teams who get involved in 5s activities.

  • TIME AND RESOURCES are allocated to 5s activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly clean-up time, 5s team leader, etc).

  • All staff are assigned 5s ACTIVITIES to be completed at least once/week.

  • The team took the initiatives to make improvements to the workplace that were not identified during the last 5s audit.<br>

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