House Keeping Audit

Only have equipment, tools, supplies & materials that are needed for the job.

Are customer packaging stored safety and in correct locations/containers

Areas under desks are clear of boxes, bins and personal items.

Are tripping hazards and barriers excluded from the area?

All walls are clean, free of dirt and smudges and holes. Air vents are clean.

Is the work in process arranged so as to reduce travel time and other kinds of waste

Are paths, doorways, electrical panels, and fire extinguishers released from material and blockages

All postings and displays current and up to date.

Are shelves clearly labelled with location

Are warehouse places for work in the process designated and registered

Are all unused vehicles and forklifts parked in the chosen area

Are workplaces, storage areas, and equipment surroundings precisely labelled, marked, and/or footprinted if required

Correct places for items are obvious & items are in their correct places.

All desktops, tables and shelves are clean, sorted and organized.

All Desktop file holders labeled for proper content and neatly organized.

Are all pipes, controls and gauges classified and labelled to show function or purpose

Shelves are only used for storage of books, files, and folders.

Floors, walls, and desk sufaces are free of dirt, and excess paper work.

Are work surfaces clean and orderly?

Are machines clean, neat and in good repair

Floor is free of obstructions and not-slippery

Cleaning materials are easily accessible.

Is there a cleaning routine available

No scrap or parts are on floor or desktops.

Are recycling containers located as required with trash and recycling being controlled in the region

Are pallet positions free of empty pallets and trash

Are pallet locations in pick ready state

Are pallet locations free of hanging shrink wrap or banding

Lines, signs, etc., are clean and unbroken.

Best practices, visual aides, labels, designated to keep desks clean and organized are implemented.

Is there an established work in place containing quality checks, and use of work stations?

Paper recycling bins are used. No paper is found in trash cans.

Items can be located in 30 seconds.

Are concerns constantly being reacted

Are Operation Standards documented, understandable and actively used

Are workers informed of their responsibilities

Is everyone sufficiently trained

There is an action item list visible, assigning responsibility for open issues.

Are all start-up safety checks taken and documented

Is everyone inside the area wearing proper personal protection equipment

Is daily housekeeping checklist adhered and document evidence available

All personal belongings are neatly stored.