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5S Audit

Level 1 - Sort

  • Appropriate levels of PPE are present in the work cell and are being used by operators

  • Only tables, machines, equipment, chairs, tools, & tool boxes that are actively used to perform work tasks are present.

  • Area is free of excessive parts? (Workstation, Line, Machine)

  • Work instructions, procedures, & visual aids are present. Unauthorized instructions are not present (outdated paperwork, drawings, etc.)

  • Work station, floor, and shelves are free of debris & trash

  • Are there an acceptable level of personal items?

  • All scrap, rework, & trash are clearly identified in their respective containment areas.

  • Aisle ways are unobstructed?

Level 2 - Set

  • Are fire extinguishers and E-Stops properly identified and accessible in case of an emergency?

  • Shelves, racks, trays, baskets, and fixtures are sorted and identified.

  • Chemicals are properly identified?

  • There are places allocated for scrap, kitted parts, cleaning equipment, and finished orders?

  • Are tools on a shadow boards or footprinted/labeled in tool box.

  • Are part containers labeled with part number and name?

  • Foot printing and labels clearly indicate the location for carts, finished goods, WIP, etc.?

  • Electrical wires and cords are organized and neatly routed?

Level 3 - Sustain

  • Standards & Procedures are visible for maintaining a clean workstation.

  • Floors & Work Surfaces are kept clean & attractive. Labels and foot printing are easy to read.

  • Evidence suggest that work area documents are utilized daily to improve work methods, (I.E. - Standard work, Test Specs, PM, etc.)

  • Cell containers are identified properly.

  • Safety documentation available for LOTO, light curtain checks, E-Stop Checks, etc. Do critical operations have outlined steps to identify abnormalities.

Level 4 - Simplify

  • Tools and Equipment are regularly evaluated for peak performance and waste reduction. Improvement ideas are documented.

  • Parts containers & transport methods are continually evaluated for waste reductions.

Level 5 - Standardize

  • All equipment is scheduled and documented according to TPM program for cleanliness and operation excellence.

  • There is documentation in the area showing that all employees have been trained and certified in the methodology of 5S.

  • 5S's best practices are shared visually and descriptively with other cells & departments.

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