6S Assessment - Support Areas

• Area

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

PPE

• PPE Matrix is posted and current<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Emergency Equipment / Information

• Location of the closest fire extinguisher and eye wash is known?<br>Fire extinguishers and eye wash stations are in good condition, unobstructed?<br>Inspections are current? (Check tags)<br>Evacuation tube is current?<br>Evacuation location is posted and known by staff?<br>The "code" colors and the paging process is known?<br><br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Material Handling

• Staff is aware of and use proper lifting techniques?<br>Materials are secured during transport?<br>Inspections are current for forklifts and pallet jacks?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Material Storage

• No totes or boxes are stored above 6 feet?<br>Heavy items are accessible from the "power position"?<br>Aisle ways are clear of pallets, boxes etc.?<br>There are no trip hazards?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Electrical

• Equipment wiring and/or cords are in good condition?<br>No extension cords are used for permanent wiring?<br>No hanging receptacles/outlets?<br>No tape used for repair?<br>No open electrical boxes?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Labeling/Storage

• Process chemical (primary, secondary and waste) and scrap (metal/plastic) containers are properly stored and labeled? No leaking? <br>Flammable cabinets are grounded?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Environmental

• Aspects and Impacts are understood by the team members?<br>Team members know where to find the Environmental Policy?<br>Tamper Seals are not broken in Spill Kits?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Training

• Staff can show evidence of Safety Topic of the Month training for prior month?

  Yes or N/A

  No

General Area

• Unused items are removed? (E.g. Supplies, storage, paperwork, small equipment)?

  Yes or N/A

  No

Visual Management

• Posted charts, signs, metrics are up to date?

  Yes or N/A

  No

Red Tag Process is used for items that are being considered for removal?

• Red tag process is being used for items that are being considered for removal?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Inventory Locations

• Locations for inventory bins, boxes, transport carts etc, are clearly defined by lines and labels?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Aisles and Walkways

• Aisles, walkways, vehicle paths and exits are clearly defined and unobstructed?

  Yes or N/A

  No

Support Desks

• Desks are neat and clutter free? No coats are hanging from chairs?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Risk of Product Mix

• Scrap/Sample parts are labeled? Live production contains a Quarantine Ticket?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Desk Wiring

• Desk wiring is neat and organized?

  Yes or N/A

  No

General Area

• Support Area (floors, walls, etc) are clean and free of dirt and debris?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Tape Condition

• Tape lines and labeling are in good condition (clean with no large holes or tears)?

  Yes or N/A

  No

Desks

• Desks are free of dust and dirt?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Schedule

• Cleaning schedule/log is posted and being followed?<br><br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

6S Findings

• Last month's 6S checklist is posted in the area?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Continuous Improvement

• There were actions taken to correct findings from the previous audit?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

Metric Boards

• Tier 2 boards are current?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

6S Tracker

• Last months score is posted on the Tier 2 Tracker?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No

6S Knowledge

• Team Members can explain the general meaning of each 6S category?<br>

  Yes or N/A

  No