Blackpool 6S Audit

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1 - SAFETY

1 = Slight Effort - No organised effort and much room for improvement
2 = Moderate Effort - Some improvements have been made but are superficial
3 = Acceptable - The entire team is working on 6S, improvements are becoming standardised
4 = Above Average - The work area is excellent and has been sustained for at least 3 Audits
5 = Outstanding - The area is world class and has been sustained for at least 6 audits
1. Are pallets, product and waste bins located appropriately and not creating a hazard?
2. Are all employees wearing the appropriate PPE?
3. Are working conditions and workstations ergonomically friendly? i.e. are tools, product, materials & packaging stored at appropriate heights?
4. Are lighting and environmental conditions appropriate for the work being undertaken?
5. Is the work area free from trip hazards (hoses, electrical cords etc)?
6. Are emergency exits clear and is safety equipment clearly labelled and accessible?
7. Are all hazardous materials labelled and stored correctly?

1 = Slight Effort - No organised effort and much room for improvement
2 = Moderate Effort - Some improvements have been made but are superficial
3 = Acceptable - The entire team is working on 6S, improvements are becoming standardised
4 = Above Average - The work area is excellent and has been sustained for at least 3 Audits
5 = Outstanding - The area is world class and has been sustained for at least 6 audits
1. Is there any product, material, WIP in the work area that is not required for the current batch.
2. Is there any unnecessary documentation in the work area? Outdated memos, procedures, reports, posters, data sheets should be removed from the area.
3. Is there any unused equipment, tooling, machinery in the area?
4. Is shelving, racking, cabinets, etc. being used for storing / hiding unnecessary items?
5. Only the required tools or instruments to manufacture or test product are present at the workstation?

1 = Slight Effort - No organised effort and much room for improvement
2 = Moderate Effort - Some improvements have been made but are superficial
3 = Acceptable - The entire team is working on 6S, improvements are becoming standardised
4 = Above Average - The work area is excellent and has been sustained for at least 3 Audits
5 = Outstanding - The area is world class and has been sustained for at least 6 audits
1. Is there a visually marked and specified place for everything (including mobile equipment, tools, finished goods, nonconforming materials, etc.)?
3. Are items like tools and supplies conveniently located?
4. Are visual aids in use and in good condition (colour coding, signboards, outlining, labeling)?
5. Are aisles, work area boundaries, and emergency equipment clearly marked and free from obstruction (fire extinguishers, first aid stations, eye wash stations)?
6. Are equipment and supplies returned to their designated location?
7. Are only the documents necessary to the workplace visible and stored in an orderly fashion?
8. Are there maximum and minimum indicators for equipment and supplies as appropriate?

1 = Slight Effort - No organised effort and much room for improvement
2 = Moderate Effort - Some improvements have been made but are superficial
3 = Acceptable - The entire team is working on 6S, improvements are becoming standardised
4 = Above Average - The work area is excellent and has been sustained for at least 3 Audits
5 = Outstanding - The area is world class and has been sustained for at least 6 audits
1. Is there a cleaning schedule showing frequency and responsibilities to clean areas of the workplace?
2. Is all PPE maintained in a sanitary condition and properly stored and easily accessible?
3. Are the machines / tools in the work area kept clean, in proper working condition, and all safety features in place and working?
4. Is cleaning equipment neatly stored and readily available when needed
5. Are workstations, machinery and work surfaces kept clean?
6. Is documentation is in good condition and protected from dirt.
7. Are floors free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, packaging etc?

1 = Slight Effort - No organised effort and much room for improvement
2 = Moderate Effort - Some improvements have been made but are superficial
3 = Acceptable - The entire team is working on 6S, improvements are becoming standardised
4 = Above Average - The work area is excellent and has been sustained for at least 3 Audits
5 = Outstanding - The area is world class and has been sustained for at least 6 audits
1. Tools, equipment, documentation and furniture etc are stored neatly in designated areas and are retuned after use?
2. Documentation is labelled clearly and correct revisions are in place?
3. Product waste is consistently cleared on a regular basis and removed from the workplace?
4. Are all team members actively participating in 6S improvement?
5. The results of the previous audit are posted and visible to the entire team?
6. Areas for improvement identified during the previous audit have been completed?
7. Any instrument or gauge that requires calibration is clearly labelled and within cycle?

1 = Slight Effort - No organised effort and much room for improvement
2 = Moderate Effort - Some improvements have been made but are superficial
3 = Acceptable - The entire team is working on 6S, improvements are becoming standardised
4 = Above Average - The work area is excellent and has been sustained for at least 3 Audits
5 = Outstanding - The area is world class and has been sustained for at least 6 audits
1. Are communication tools (notice boards, posters, display screens) current and in order?
2. Has a member of the leadership team has participated in a 6S audit or activity within the last 3 audit periods?
3. Is recognition given to teams who get involved in 6S activities?
4. Are time and resources allocated to 6S activities, i.e. designated weekly clean-up / improvement time?
5. Are all team members assigned 6S activities to be completed during an audit period?
6. Did the team take the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that were not identified during the last 6S audit?