General 5S Housekeeping Checklist

• Client / Site

  Select

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Take a photo of the workspace.

  Media

• Use these score criteria for your inspection:
  4 - Exemplary standards demonstrated
  3 - Expected standards met
  2 - Some signs of 5S in place
  1 - Not to expected standard
  0 - Not at all
  N/A - Not Applicable

SORT OUT - SEIRI

• Is the floor area free of unwanted items?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• REFERENCE: The floor area is free from unwanted items.
  [This is an example of how you can use iAuditor to include best practice reference images in your templates to assist with inspections]

• Are tops and insides of all cupboards, shelves, tables, etc. free of unwanted items?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are walls free of old posters, calendars, notices, work instruction document, etc.?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is there a general clutter free appearance?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

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SET IN ORDER - SEITON

• Are all storage areas labelled and are labels in good condition?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are all rooms, cubicles and similar areas clearly numbered or named?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are specific areas demarcated for waste, equipment, receptacles, etc.?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Do all items of equipment have applicable markings / labels?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are all cables, wires, pipes, etc. neat and straight?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is colour coding used effectively for easy identification?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is everything within its designated location?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is there a general appearance of orderliness?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

SHINE - SEISO

• Are floors, work surfaces, etc. maintained at a high level of cleanliness?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is cleaning equipment available and in designated area?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are machines, equipment, tools maintained at a high level of cleanliness?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is there a general appearance of cleanliness all round?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

STANDARDISE - SEIKETSU

• Is a daily checklist used (to standardise 5S procedures)?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are labels, notices, etc. standardised?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is the storage of all materials ergonomically friendly?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Is there a standardised colour coded system?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

SUSTAIN - SHITSUKE

• Have first 3S become a part of the daily work?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Do employees show positive interest in 5S activities?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are 5S posters and 5S points of work reminders displayed?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Are trainings and other programs implemented to sustain workplace organisation?

  Select 4 3 2 1 0 N/A

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • N/A

• Comments

• Have all outstanding actions from previous audit been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Recommendation

• Overall Rating

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign