5S Rising Star Audits

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

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• Prepared by

SORT: Clear out all unnecessary items. 0=Condition not found anywhere; 1= Only found in some areas (25%); 2= Commonly found, but not in the majority (50%); 3= Very typical, but some exceptions (75%); 4= Found everywhere, no exceptions (100%)

• Hidden Areas: Cabinets, closets, crawl spaces, and elevated locations are free from unneeded items.

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• Walkways: All Aisles are free from obstruction.

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• Flat Surfaces: All cabinets, counters, table tops and equipment surfaces are clutter free.

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• Floors: Floor around office/cubicle is clear and free from unneeded items.

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• Equipment: All unnecessary supplies, tools/equipment have been removed

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STRAIGHTEN: A place for everything and everything in it's place! 0=Condition not found anywhere; 1= Only found in some areas (25%); 2= Commonly found, but not in the majority (50%); 3= Very typical, but some exceptions (75%); 4= Found everywhere, no exceptions (100%)

• Waste Containers are present, clearly marked, and in place.

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• Tools: All necessary and regularly used supplies and tools are accessible.

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• Supplies: Are in a designated location and properly labeled.

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• Desk Items: Pens, scissors, etc stored in a container or desk drawer.

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• Folders/Binders: All are labeled and in a designated place.

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SHINE: Eliminate trash, debris, dirt, and oil. Everything to be "DEEP CLEANED" and in "NEW LIKE CONDITION" 0=Condition not found anywhere; 1= Only found in some areas (25%); 2= Commonly found, but not in the majority (50%); 3= Very typical, but some exceptions (75%); 4= Found everywhere, no exceptions (100%)

• Appliances: Clean Inside and Out.

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• Equipment: Computers,keyboards, and monitors and are clean and dust free.

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• Flat Surfaces: Work tables, counters, and cabinets are clean and dust free.

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• Boards: Whiteboards are wiped clean and bulletin boards current.

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• Floors: Vacuumed and/or swept clean.

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STANDARDIZE: Develop a system to continuously maintain the first three steps. 0=Condition not found anywhere; 1= Only found in some areas (25%); 2= Commonly found, but not in the majority (50%); 3= Very typical, but some exceptions (75%); 4= Found everywhere, no exceptions (100%)

• Training: Can employees explain the value of 5S and what it means?

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• Documents: Area is free of outdated materials, brochures, etc.

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• Cleaning Materials: Are available, properly stored, and labeled?

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SUSTAIN: Keep it up! 0=Condition not found anywhere; 1= Only found in some areas (25%); 2= Commonly found, but not in the majority (50%); 3= Very typical, but some exceptions (75%); 4= Found everywhere, no exceptions (100%)

• Auditing: A regular 5S audit system has been put in place.

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• Scorekeeping: Scores for the area are posted.

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• Corrective Actions: Audit findings are posted and followed-up to completion.

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• Recognition: A 5S award or recognition process is in place for the area or entire plant.

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