Title Page

  • Area
  • Project Leader

  • Date/Time

  • Inspector(s)

Step 1 Sort

  • Equipment - Only required equipment is present in the 5S area

  • Tools - Only required tools are present in the 5S area

  • Furniture - Only required furniture is present in the 5S area

  • Spare parts - Only required spare parts are present in the 5S area

  • Paperwork - Only required paperwork is present in the 5S area

  • All tripping hazards removed from work area

Step 2 Set

  • Equipment and machinery are clearly identified and properly placed

  • Tools are clearly identified and properly placed

  • Containers, Bins and Box locations are clearly identified and properly placed

  • Paperwork is clearly identified and properly placed

  • PPE required work areas are clearly identified and properly placed

  • Stop switches and breakers are clearly identified and properly placed

  • Fire Suppression equipment is clearly identified and properly placed

  • Aisles, forklift lanes, walkways and hazardous areas are clearly marked

  • Work areas are ergonomically friendly

  • Emergency exits are marked and unobstructed

Step 3 Shine

  • Equipment and machinery in 5S area are sufficiently clean

  • Tools stored in 5S area are sufficiently clean

  • Work surfaces in the 5S area are sufficiently clean

  • Walls, partitions and rails in 5S area are sufficiently clean

  • Floors in the 5S area are sufficiently clean

  • Paperwork stored on workstations is orderly and sufficiently clean

  • Containers, bins, labels and signs are sufficiently clean

  • Cleaning equipment is neatly stored and easy to find

  • Cleaning schedule is posted and actively used

Step 4 Standardize

  • Tools, equipment, paperwork is stored and returned to designated areas

  • Equipment maintenance records are visible and communicate when last maintenance occurred

  • Trash cans and other waste-preventive tools are present

  • Work conditions meets all appropriate standards

  • Results of previous audit is posted and visible

  • Team has addressed issues expressed in previous audits

Step 5 Sustain

  • Management has participated in audit within the past 3 audit cycles

  • 5S recognition program is in place and active

  • All team members have weekly 5S duties

  • Team strives to make improvements independent of audits

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