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  • Site conducted

  • Department(s)

  • Area

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

1. Communication Board

  • Cleaning and Maintenance List is Posted & Being Used. [Sort/Systematic Organization/Shine/Simplify & Standardize/Sustain/Safety]

  • Communication Board is organized and up to date. (Including both Productivity and Discrepancy Reporting) [Systematic Organization/Sustain]

  • Current Goals and Objectives are posted. [Simplify & Standardize]

  • ISO work instructions are posted, accessible and up to date. [Simplify & Standardize]

  • Training Checklist is accessible and being used. [Simplify & Standardize]

  • Previous 6S Audit is posted. [Sustain]

  • Department / Area JSA is posted. [Safety]

2. Employee Observation / Interview

  • Employees are wearing Fastenal apparel. [Simplify & Standardize]

  • Employees know where their communication board is. [Sustain]

  • Employees know where to find their work instructions. [Simplify & Standardize]

  • Employees know 6S practices. (Know the names in order and what they mean) [Sustain]

  • Employees know Fastenal’s Company Motto “Growth Through Customer Service”. (And Meaning) [Sustain]

  • Department leads are trained on reporting injuries. [Simplify & Standardize / Safety]

  • Employees are lifting properly. (Bending Knees, No Twisting, Load Close to Body…) "Show Me/Tell Me" if no lifting is observed. [Safety]

  • Employees are dressed appropriately. (No dangling jewelry, clothing, etc.) [Safety]

  • Necessary PPE is being used. [Safety]

  • Ear bud and Cellphone Policies are understood and being followed. [Safety]

3. Walk Through

SORT: What DO we Need? Eliminate what is not needed.

  • Area is free from unused / unnecessary items.

SYSTEMATIC ORGANIZATION: Do we have a Plan? Where should our Needed items go? How much do we Need? Is there a Place for Everything and is Everything kept in its Place? Is the Plan Effectively Communicated with Signs and Labels?

  • Dedicated Locations for everything that is Needed.

  • Min / Max's and Quantities are being used properly.

  • Correct signage is being used. (No hand written signs, Proper Color and Format)

  • Signs and Labels have been mounted with care. (Secure, Durable - NO visible tape or labels.)

  • Equipment is put away in designated locations.

  • Locations with product / pallets are organized and secure. (Including Label Facing)

SHINE: Keep things in working order. There are Two Parts to Shine - Cleaning & Inspecting (Replace, Repair, Remove)

  • Equipment is clean and undamaged.

  • Signs and Labels are being maintained. (Clean, Undamaged and Relevant)

  • Product, Plastic Wrap, Cardboard and Strapping are not hanging from or left in locations.

  • Floors are clean and free from clutter, dust, dirt and debris.

  • Cleaning supplies are available, organized, and have correct signage.

SIMPLIFY and STANDARDIZE: Finding and Following best known practices. Documentation and Communication.

  • Employees are following procedures. (Quality Verification and Traceability is assured - No Stock Labels on Rack, No loose Product)

SUSTAIN: Keep it going through Communication, Coaching, Understanding and Follow Through.

  • Are there any past due ISO CAPS?

  • Vending Machine Items are being maintained / stocked.

SAFETY: Safety is Everyone's Responsibility.

  • First Aid Kits are available and stocked.

  • Fire Extinguishers, Electrical Panels and Exits are Visible and Free from Obstruction.

  • Empty pallets are stored Flat on the Floor.

  • Area is free from Safety Hazards.

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