5S Internal Audit

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5S AUDIT SHEET

SORT - Distinguish between what is needed and not needed

Unneeded equipment, machines, tools, tables, chair, cabinets, etc are present within the department being audited.
Unneeded items are on walls, machine panels, bulletin boards, etc Look for calendars, posters, out of date instructions, Notices
Items are present in aisleways, stairways, corners, etc All areas should be clear and not obstructed
Unneeded inventory, supplies, parts, or materials are present in the department
Safety hazards (water, oil, chemical, machine guards, cables) exist

Correct places for items are not obvious All items that you use should have a place with a location
Items are not stored in their correct places An item may have a location but it has been left somewhere else
Aisleways, workstations, equipment locations are not indicated Everyone should be able to see the location / layout of something
Items are not put away immediately after use Items have been used for production but left on the floor, table top, or machine surface
Height and quantity limits are not obvious or adhered to Look for items that are store unsafely or in too bigger quantity

Floors, walls, stairs, and surfaces are not free of dirt, oil, and grease Consider the working environment
Equipment is not kept clean and free of dirt, oil, and grease Equipment should be wiped / cleaned on a regular basis
Cleaning materials are not easily accessible Brush, shovel, and cleaning materials should be on a board or cabinet close to process
Lines, labels, signs, etc. are not clean and unbroken They should be in a good condition and visible
Other cleaning problems (of any kind) are present Is anything creating cleaning problems

Necessary information is not visible / eg procedures, manuals etc Documents that you need to allow you to do your job
All standards are not known and visible There should be standards for the cleanliness of the department and the first 3's above
Checklists don’t exist for all cleaning and maintenance jobs Regular cleaning and machine maintenance plans should exist
All paperwork standards are checked signed, filed, archived Job sheets, quality check sheets, audits, and other documents used
How many items can’t be located in 30 seconds Go look for a tool or product and see if you can find it, repeat 5 times
All materials are under control and stored correctly Materials should have traceability and items in quarantine under control with label

How many times has training plan not been carried out to plan Has everybody been trained on 5S and job related tasks. Look for training file
How many times, last week, was daily 5S duties not performed Is there a list of 5S duties and have they been done
Number of times that personal belongings are not neatly stored Look for personnel belongings in department work area
Number of times job aids are not available or up to date Do you have to wait or go get Job cards, drawings, or other information to do your job
Number of times, last monthly/yearly, daily 5S inspections were not performed Are audits and 5S duty inspections being carried out