5s in the Workplace

• Client / Site

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• 5S Team Leader

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

SORT

• 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

• Only the required tools are present in the area. Tools not required for current projects are removed from the area or red tagged for removal.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only the required furniture is present in the area. All obsolete, broken or unnecessary workbenches, shelves, chairs, lockers, etc. not required for current projects are removed from the area or red tagged for removal.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only the required spare parts and materials are present in the area. Items not required for current projects are removed from the area or red tagged for removal.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 Outdated or unnecessary memos, instructions, reports, posters, etc.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

• 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, WIP's, boxes, bins, etc. are clearly defined via signs or marked/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

• Stop switches and breakers are highly visible and located for easy access in case of emergency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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 accommodates easy unobstructed exit in case of emergency. The emergency exit route is posted in a conspicuous location for all to see.

  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 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

• Preventative 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)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The work environment satisfies the requirements of the work being performed (Lighting brightness and color, temperature, air flow, and quality, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The results of the previous audit are posted and clearly visible for the entire team.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SUSTAIN

• A member of management has participated in a 5S activity such as an audit or other activity within the past 3 audit periods.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recognition is given to teams who get involved in 5S activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Time and resources are allocated to 5S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly clean-up time, 5S Team Leader).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. are assigned 5S activities to be completed at least once a week.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The team took the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that were not identified during the last audit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign