Transnet Workplace Audit

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General impression of the workplace.
Only the necessary items to perform the work at hand are located in the area. There are no unneeded machines, tools, or furniture in the area.
All tools and fixtures, jigs in the area are used on a regular basis. Any items used less than once a day are stored out of the way
No outdated, torn or soiled announcements are displayed. All key performance indicators are relevant.
Only the current level on inventory for the area is stored for the work at hand. Scrap and rework items are clearly marked.
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Straighten

Machines, benches, etc. are arranged in a logical and neat fashion to promote a smooth product flow through the work area
Lines on the floors are clearly marked for aisles, walkways, work areas, storage locations and danger areas
Only current documents and items required to do the job are stored at workstations and in a neat manner
Items are arranged and clearly labelled such that is obvious where things are stored.
Tools gauges and fixtures are arranged neatly and stored, kept clean and free from risk of damage.
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Sweep

All floors are clean and free from debris, oil, and dirt. Cleaning floors is done routinely and at appropriate predetermined intervals
Routine cleaning of machines is apparent, there is no oil, chips, scrap laying on work surfaces. Windows, guards, and detectors are clean and in place.
All cleaning equipment is stored in a neat manner, it is obvious where it belongs and is available when it is needed. All hazardous materials are stored correctly.
All equipment benches, fans and everything in the area is cleaned on a regular basis and ownership by operators goes beyond the machines they run
When unexpected delays occur operators habitually and automatically clean floors and wipe equipment.

Standardise

Display boards are present in all production areas and accessible and understood by all personnel in the area
5S audits are performed in each work area at least once a month and results are shared with all workers and goals set and agreed.
PPE notices are posted in every area and all employees are wearing the required PPE and uniform
It is obvious that workers that perform similar duties use standard methods to achieve consistent results.
Methods are reviewed on a regular basis and as new methods are developed they are quickly documented and adopted by others.

Sustain

Employees are adequately deployed to keep equipment operating properly. A preventative maintenance program is in place and functions at a high level
Each area of the operation inside and out falls under the responsibility of a manager with 5s auditing and assignment authority.
All documents and information is clearly labelled as to their contents. Responsibility for control and revision is clear. Nothing is unlabelled.
Responsible manager visits each area on a regular basis and gives feedback on 5s efforts and results
Disciplined controls to assure each of the above items is maintained at the highest level. There is a sense of responsibility by all employees to maintain systems.