5s in the Workplace

• Department

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

SORT

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 Outdated or unnecessary memos, instructions, reports, posters, etc.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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only the required equipment is present in the area. All obsolete, broken or unnecessary equipment not required for current projects are removed from the area or red tagged for removal.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tripping hazards such as electrical wires and equipment cables are removed from all working, standing, and walking areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SET IN ORDER

• Equipment/machinery is clearly identified (numbered, named, color-coded, etc.) and placed in a properly identified location. Critical maintenance points are clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools have a designated storage area that is within reach of the user/operator. The location is properly labeled and a system is in place to identify tools that are absent (shadow board, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When applicable, furniture is clearly identified (numbered, named, color-coded, etc.) and placed in a properly identified location.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locations for containers (boxes, bins, etc.) are clearly defined via signs, marked or taped lines, and properly labeled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paperwork is properly labeled and has a clearly identified location that is away from work surfaces.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are clearly marked (floor tape, safety signs/labels, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire hoses, fire extinguishers, and other emergency equipment are prominently displayed and are unblocked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors/aisles are clearly marked; forklift lanes, exits, dangerous areas, paths of egress, walkways, aisles, etc. are all marked with visible lines (floor tape/floor paint).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working conditions are ergonomically friendly. Tools and other items needed for daily work are stored at appropriate heights, anti-fatigue mats are in place where applicable, related safety signage is displayed clearly, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The workplace layout has a clear exit in case of emergency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STANDARDIZE

• Tools, equipment, paperwork, furniture, etc. is stored neatly in designated areas and are returned to their proper homes immediately after use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment maintenance records are visible and clearly state on labels when maintenance last occurred.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Product waste (shavings, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently and regularly cleaned up and removed from the workplace.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The work environment is friendly and suitable for people. (Lighting brightness and color, temperature, air flow, and quality, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The results of the previous audit are posted and everyone can look at.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas for improvement from the previous audit have been addressed and completed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SUSTAIN

• Everyone has time and equipment support to do 5S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly clean-up time, 5S Team Leader).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. do the 5S activities at least once a week.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The team improved the workplace by themselves, regardless of the previous audit result.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign