Manufacturing 5S Audit

• Plant Name & Quarter Audit (ex. Richmond Beverage Q1 5S Audit)

• Quarterly 5S Audit

• Plant Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Auditor

• Location
  Address

• Present During Audit:

1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) All of the unnecessary items in the work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 2) Needed equipment, tools, supplies & parts are present and within the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENTS:

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• 3) Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 4) There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 5) Only current / necessary documents are present in the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 6) All item locations are indicated and items are in their proper location.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 7) Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 8) All items are put away immediately after use.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 9) Aisle ways, workstations, equipment and locations are all indicated.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

• Add media

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• 10) Discipline lines, labels and indicators are present where needed.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

• Add media

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 11) Floors, walls, stairs and surfaces free of debris (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.) and organized.? There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 12) Equipment in the area is clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 13) Stairs, exits & aisle ways are clearly marked to facilitate work flow and escape routes.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 14) All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 15) Cleaning materials are easily accessible & labeled.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 16) Equipment is kept clean and free of dirt, oil and grease.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 17) Where appropriate, are all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

• Add media

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• 18) All signs are professionally completed, dated, signed, and current within the last 12 months.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 19) All standards & information are known and visible.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

• Add media

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• 20) Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 21) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 22) Have all employees had 5S Training (Review training documents)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 23) Has weekly 5S inspections been performed?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 24) Were all items on previous audit corrected (Review plant Prev. 5S audit)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 25) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) All of the unnecessary items in the work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 2) Needed equipment, tools, supplies & parts are present and within the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENTS:

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• 3) Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 4) There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 5) Only current / necessary documents are present in the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 6) All item locations are indicated and items are in their proper location.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 7) Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 8) All items are put away immediately after use.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 9) Aisle ways, workstations, equipment and locations are all indicated.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 10) Discipline lines, labels and indicators are present where needed.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 11) Floors, walls, stairs and surfaces free of debris (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.) and organized.? There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 12) Equipment in the area is clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

• COMMENT:

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• 13) Stairs, exits & aisle ways are clearly marked to facilitate work flow and escape routes.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 14) All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 15) Cleaning materials are easily accessible & labeled.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 16) Equipment is kept clean and free of dirt, oil and grease.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 17) Where appropriate, are all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 18) All signs are professionally completed, dated, signed, and current within the last 12 months.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 19) All standards & information are known and visible.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 20) Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 21) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 22) Have all employees had 5S Training (Review training documents)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 23) Has weekly 5S inspections been performed?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 24) Were all items on previous audit corrected (Review plant Prev. 5S audit)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 25) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) All of the unnecessary items in the work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 2) Needed equipment, tools, supplies & parts are present and within the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 3) Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 4) There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 5) Only current / necessary documents are present in the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 6) All item locations are indicated and items are in their proper location.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 7) Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 8) All items are put away immediately after use.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 9) Aisle ways, workstations, equipment and locations are all indicated.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 10) Discipline lines, labels and indicators are present where needed.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 11) Floors, walls, stairs and surfaces free of debris (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.) and organized.? There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 12) Equipment in the area is clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 13) Stairs, exits & aisle ways are clearly marked to facilitate work flow and escape routes.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 14) All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 15) Cleaning materials are easily accessible & labeled.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 16) Equipment is kept clean and free of dirt, oil and grease.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 17) Where appropriate, are all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 18) All signs are professionally completed, dated, signed, and current within the last 12 months.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 19) All standards & information are known and visible.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 20) Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 21) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 22) Have all employees had 5S Training (Review training documents)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 23) Has weekly 5S inspections been performed?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 24) Were all items on previous audit corrected (Review plant Prev. 5S audit)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 25) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) All of the unnecessary items in the work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 2) Needed equipment, tools, supplies & parts are present and within the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 3) Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 4) There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 5) Only current / necessary documents are present in the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 6) All item locations are indicated and items are in their proper location.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 7) Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 8) All items are put away immediately after use.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 9) Aisle ways, workstations, equipment and locations are all indicated.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 10) Discipline lines, labels and indicators are present where needed.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 11) Floors, walls, stairs and surfaces free of debris (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.) and organized.? There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 12) Equipment in the area is clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 13) Stairs, exits & aisle ways are clearly marked to facilitate work flow and escape routes.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 14) All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 15) Cleaning materials are easily accessible & labeled.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 16) Equipment is kept clean and free of dirt, oil and grease.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 17) Where appropriate, are all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 18) All signs are professionally completed, dated, signed, and current within the last 12 months.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 19) All standards & information are known and visible.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 20) Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 21) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 22) Have all employees had 5S Training (Review training documents)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 23) Has weekly 5S inspections been performed?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 24) Were all items on previous audit corrected (Review plant Prev. 5S audit)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 25) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) All of the unnecessary items in the work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 2) Needed equipment, tools, supplies & parts are present and within the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 3) Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 4) There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 5) Only current / necessary documents are present in the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 6) All item locations are indicated and items are in their proper location.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 7) Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 8) All items are put away immediately after use.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 9) Aisle ways, workstations, equipment and locations are all indicated.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 10) Discipline lines, labels and indicators are present where needed.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 11) Floors, walls, stairs and surfaces free of debris (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.) and organized.? There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 12) Equipment in the area is clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 13) Stairs, exits & aisle ways are clearly marked to facilitate work flow and escape routes.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 14) All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 15) Cleaning materials are easily accessible & labeled.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 16) Equipment is kept clean and free of dirt, oil and grease.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 17) Where appropriate, are all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 18) All signs are professionally completed, dated, signed, and current within the last 12 months.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 19) All standards & information are known and visible.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 20) Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 21) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 22) Have all employees had 5S Training (Review training documents)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 23) Has weekly 5S inspections been performed?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 24) Were all items on previous audit corrected (Review plant Prev. 5S audit)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 25) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) All of the unnecessary items in the work area are removed to proper storage. The only items present are those needed for production or current project.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 2) Needed equipment, tools, supplies & parts are present and within the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 3) Does the area have trash, rubbish, etc. that should be disposed of?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 4) There is evidence that items identified during sort as "red tag items" have been clearly marked, stored in segregated location, and there is a log for future review and disposition.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 5) Only current / necessary documents are present in the work area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 6) All item locations are indicated and items are in their proper location.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 7) Shelves and storage areas are organized, clearly divided and labeled. There are no uncertainties about where items are stored.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 8) All items are put away immediately after use.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 9) Aisle ways, workstations, equipment and locations are all indicated.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 10) Discipline lines, labels and indicators are present where needed.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 11) Floors, walls, stairs and surfaces free of debris (no oil, dirt, chips, etc.) and organized.? There is evidence of cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 12) Equipment in the area is clean, free of dirt, grime, etc. There is evidence of the cleaning being performed in a constant manner.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 13) Stairs, exits & aisle ways are clearly marked to facilitate work flow and escape routes.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 14) All appropriate visual aids are cleanly maintained and free of dust, dirt, or any damage.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 15) Cleaning materials are easily accessible & labeled.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 16) Equipment is kept clean and free of dirt, oil and grease.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 17) Where appropriate, are all documents present are updated, appropriately located, and well organized.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 18) All signs are professionally completed, dated, signed, and current within the last 12 months.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 19) All standards & information are known and visible.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 20) Visual organization methods are being used where appropriate (shadow boarding, floor markings, etc.) and tools are placed in a manner that minimizes unnecessary movements such as walking, bending, or reaching.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 21) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 22) Have all employees had 5S Training (Review training documents)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 23) Has weekly 5S inspections been performed?

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 24) Were all items on previous audit corrected (Review plant Prev. 5S audit)

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 25) Checklist for cleaning is posted, visible and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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1-SORT (Distinguish between what is needed and not needed)

• 1) The area is clear of unnecessary PC’s, laptops, printers & equipment.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 2) The area is clear of unnecessary inventory/WIP.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 3) The area is clear of any unnecessary/personal stationery materials.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 4) The area is clear of documents that are not essential, duplicate and or out of date documents.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 5) The general area is clear of personal items.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 6) The aisles & adjacent floor areas are clear of non-essential items.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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2-SET (Have a place for everything and everything in its place)

• 7) Necessary PC’s, laptops, printers & equipment identified, location defined, & stored in correct place.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 8) Necessary inventory / WIP (electronic and hard copy) identified, location defined, & stored in correct place.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 9) Necessary stationery materials identified, location defined, & stored in correct place.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 10) Necessary documentation identified (electronic and hard copy), locations defined & stored in correct place.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 11) Aisles & all aspects of work areas are clearly defined.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 12) No employees are hidden from view or boxed in with cabinets, inventory, or equipment.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 13) Poor quality work is clearly identified & held away from the general area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 14) Area is well lit, all light fittings are working, and lighting is positioned to ensure maximum benefit.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 15) There are no trailing leads or other trip hazards in the area.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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3-SHINE (Clean and look for ways to keep things clean and organized)

• 16) Adjacent aisles & floors in the area are clean and free of unnecessary items and rubbish.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 17) The equipment (phones, photocopiers, pc’s, etc.) are clean & free of dust and grime.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 18) There are adequate number of containers for rubbish and confidential waste that are clean & maintained.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 19) The cabinets and PC documents are clean, orderly, & up to date.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 20) Windows & walls do not contain unnecessary posters and documents. Needed documents are current and contain relevant material.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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4-STANDARDIZE (Maintain and monitor the first three categories)

• 21) There is evidence of the understanding of the importance of 5S principles.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 22) The area management explain why 5S is important. Interview 2 random staff members.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 23) Checklists are utilized to identify ongoing maintenance /duties and the status of these sheets up-to-date.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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5-SUSTAIN (Stick to the 5S rules)

• 24) 5S plans and action updates are clearly displayed & current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 25) Success stories are displayed and confirmed for improvement.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 26) Employee 5S roles are clearly identified.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 27) Department audits and subsequent improvement plans are displayed and current.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 28) Work instructions and procedures are available in the workplace and are regularly reviewed/kept up to date.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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• 29) Display boards, activity charts, notice boards etc, are up to date and regularly checked.

  Select 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

  • 0 - There is no evidence of activity being done
  • 1 - There is very minimal evidence that any sort of 5S activity has occurred
  • 2 - Activity is taking place, yet there is no consistency or sustained effort visible
  • 3 - There is evidence of heightened activity, although improvements can be made
  • 4 - Significant 5S progress has been made
  • 5 - Currently meets 5S expectations

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