5S AUDIT CHECKLIST

AREA:

DATE:

Total Score
# of Questions
Average Score

SORT
0
0
#DIV/0!

SET IN ORDER SHINE

0
0
0
0
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

STANDARDIZE
0
0
#DIV/0!

SUSTAIN
0
0
#DIV/0!

TOTAL
0
0
#DIV/0!

SCORING GUIDELINES
0

3.5 (4)

4.5 (5)

ZERO EFFORT

SLIGHT EFFORT

MODERATE EFFORT

MINIMUM
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

ABOVE AVERAGE
RESULTS (3 AUDITS)

OUTSTANDING
RESULTS (6 AUDITS)

SORT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

SCORE

1)

Only the required spare parts, materials, WIP, etc. are present at the workstation.
Items not required to make the current product are removed from the workplace.

2)

Only the required tools are present at the workstation. Items not required to make the
current product are removed from the workplace.

3)

Only the required paperwork is present at the workstation. Out-dated or otherwise

unnecessary posters, memos, announcements, reports, etc. are removed from the
workplace.

4)

Only the required equipment is present at the workstation. All obsolete, broken or
unnecessary equipment, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the
current product is removed from the workplace.

5)

Only the required furniture is present at the workstation. All broken or unnecessary
chairs, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the current product is
removed from the workplace.

6)

Tripping dangers such as electrical cables, etc. are removed from standing/walking
areas.
SET IN ORDER ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

7)

Locations for containers, boxes, bins, WIP, materials, etc. is clearly defined by
painted lines and properly labeled (part number, quantity, etc.).

8)

Tools have a designated storage location that is within reach of the operator. The
location is properly labeled and tools can easily be identified if absent.

9)

Paperwork is properly labeled and has a clearly defined and labeled location that is
visible to the operators and away from work surfaces.

SCORE

10) Equipment is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a
properly identified location. Critical maintenance points are clearly marked.
11) Furniture is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a
properly
identified
location.
12) Work
areas
requiring
personal protective equipment are clearly labeled.
13) Stop switches and breakers are highly visible and located for easy access in case of
emergency.
14) Fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment are prominently
and are unobstructed.
15) displayed
Working conditions
are ergonomically friendly. Tools are stored at appropriate
heights, lift assist devices are provided where necessary, etc.
16) The workplace layout accomodates easy exit in case of emergency.
17) Walkways and vehicle paths are clearly identified and unobstructed. Exits are clearly
labeled and unobstructed.

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3.5 (4)

4.5 (5)

ZERO EFFORT

SLIGHT EFFORT

MODERATE EFFORT

MINIMUM
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

ABOVE AVERAGE
RESULTS (3 AUDITS)

OUTSTANDING
RESULTS (6 AUDITS)

SHINE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

18)
19)
20)

SCORE

Containers, boxes, bins, etc. are clean and not cracked, torn, or otherwise damaged.
They
stacked.
Toolsare
areneatly
kept clean
and in good working order. Where possible, tools are stored in a
manner to keep
them
free
risk of from
damage.
Paperwork
is not
torn,clean
kept and
clean
andfrom
protected
dirt.

21) Work surfaces (machines, workbenches, dies, and other equipment including
electrical boxes) are clean and painted.
22) Floors are free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, hardware, empty boxes, packaging material,
etc. Drains (if required) are properly located and unclogged.
23) Walls, partitions, railings, etc. are painted and kept clean.
24) There is a schedule showing times, frequency and responsibilities to clean areas of
the workplace such as windows, corners, walls, doors, top of cabinets, etc.
25) All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and is readily available when needed.
26) All personal protective equipment is maintained in sanitary and reliable condition
and is properly
stored
in a easily
and labeled
not in use.
27) Equipment
safety
concerns
are accessible
clearly identified.
Safetylocation
guards when
are painted,
in good
working condition and provide adequate protection.
STANDARDIZE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

SCORE

28) Tools, equipment, paperwork, furniture, etc. are stored neatly in designated areas
are returned
immediately
after
each
use. and responsibility for control and
29) and
Documents
are labeled
clearly
as to
contents
revision. The date and revision number are clearly visible.
30) Equipment maintenance records are visible and clearly state when maintenance last
occurred and when next maintenance is scheduled.
31) Product waste (e.g. shavings, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently and
often cleaned up and removed from the workplace.
32)
33)
34)

Preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the workplace meets 5S

guidelines
(e.g.
systems
that do
notare
allow
wasteand
to accumulate
such
as entire
containers
The results
of the
previous
audit
posted
clearly visible
to the
team.to
collect
product
debris
from
machines).
Areas for improvement identified during the previous audit have been completed.

35) The work environment satisfies the requirements of the work being performed.
Lighting (brightness and color), air quality, temperature, etc.
SUSTAIN ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

SCORE

36) A member of Management has participated in a 5S activity such as an audit or other

activity within the past 3 audit periods.
37) Recognition is given to teams who get involved in 5S activities.
38) Time and resources are allocated to 5S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly cleanup time, 5S team leader, etc.)
39) All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. are assigned 5S activities to be
completed at least once/week.
40) The team took the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that were not
identified during the last 5S audit.

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0

CATEGORY
Zero Effort

DESCRIPTION
There has been no 5S activity in this work area
to this
Any 5S effort related
is probably
thecriteria.
work of 1-2 people.
There is no organized effort and plenty of
opportunity for improvement.

Slight Effort

Moderate Effort

Minimum Acceptable Level

3.5

Above Average Results

Sustained Above Average

Results (3 audits)

After 3 consecutive scores of 3.5, a score of 4 may

be awarded.

4.5

Outstanding Results

The level of 5S in the work area is world-class, a

showcase for the industry. 5S is fully institutionalized
in the workplace.

Sustained Outstanding
Results (6 audits)

After 6 consecutive scores of 4.5, a score of 5 may

be awarded.

Some attempts have been made to implement 5S,

but efforts are temporary and/or superficial.
The entire team is working on improving their 5S
implementation. Previous improvements are
becoming standardized.
The level of 5S in the work area is excellent.
Although there is still room for improvement, the
workplace is becoming world-class.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

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0
0
#DIV/0!

4.5 (5)
OUTSTANDING
RESULTS (6 AUDITS)

SCORE

SCORE

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OUTSTANDING
RESULTS (6 AUDITS)

SCORE

SCORE

SCORE

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5S AUDIT CHECKLIST
AREA:

Work Area

Total Score
# of Questions
Average Score

DATE:

SORT SET IN ORDER

0
0
6
11
0.0
0.0

SHINE
0
10
0.0

27-Apr-10

STANDARDIZE SUSTAIN
0
0
8
5
0.0
0.0

TOTAL
0
40
0.0

SCORING GUIDELINES
0

3.5 (4)

4.5 (5)

ZERO EFFORT

SLIGHT EFFORT

MODERATE EFFORT

MINIMUM
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

ABOVE AVERAGE
RESULTS (3
AUDITS)

OUTSTANDING
RESULTS (6
AUDITS)

SORT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

SCORE

1) Only the required spare parts, materials, WIP, etc. are present at the
workstation. Items not required to make the current product are removed from the
workplace.
2) Only the required tools are present at the workstation. Items not required to make
the current product are removed from the workplace.

0
0

3) Only the required paperwork is present at the workstation. Out-dated or

otherwise unnecessary posters, memos, announcements, reports, etc. are removed
from the workplace.

4) Only the required equipment is present at the workstation. All obsolete, broken or
unnecessary equipment, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make
the current product is removed from the workplace.

5) Only the required furniture is present at the workstation. All broken or

unnecessary chairs, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the
current product is removed from the workplace.

6) Tripping dangers such as electrical cables, etc. are removed from

standing/walking areas.

SET IN ORDER ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

SCORE

7) Locations for containers, boxes, bins, WIP, materials, etc. is clearly defined by
painted lines and properly labeled (part number, quantity, etc.).

8) Tools have a designated storage location that is within reach of the operator. The
location is properly labeled and tools can easily be identified if absent.

9) Paperwork is properly labeled and has a clearly defined and labeled location that
is visible to the operators and away from work surfaces.

10) Equipment is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed
in a properly identified location. Critical maintenance points are clearly marked.

11) Furniture is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in
a properly identified location.
12) Work areas requiring personal protective equipment are clearly labeled.

0
0

13) Stop switches and breakers are highly visible and located for easy access in
case of emergency.

14) Fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment are prominently
displayed and are unobstructed.

15) Working conditions are ergonomically friendly. Tools are stored at appropriate
heights, lift assist devices are provided where necessary, etc.

16) The workplace layout accomodates easy exit in case of emergency.

17) Walkways and vehicle paths are clearly identified and unobstructed. Exits are
clearly labeled and unobstructed.

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3.5 (4)

4.5 (5)

ZERO EFFORT

SLIGHT EFFORT

MODERATE EFFORT

MINIMUM
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

ABOVE AVERAGE
RESULTS (3
AUDITS)

OUTSTANDING
RESULTS (6
AUDITS)

SHINE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

SCORE

18) Containers, boxes, bins, etc. are clean and not cracked, torn, or otherwise
damaged. They are neatly stacked.
19) Tools are kept clean and in good working order. Where possible, tools are stored in
a manner to keep them clean and free from risk of damage.
20) Paperwork is not torn, kept clean and protected from dirt.

0
0
0

21) Work surfaces (machines, workbenches, dies, and other equipment including
electrical boxes) are clean and painted.

22) Floors are free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, hardware, empty boxes, packaging
material, etc. Drains (if required) are properly located and unclogged.

23) Walls, partitions, railings, etc. are painted and kept clean.
24) There is a schedule showing times, frequency and responsibilities to clean areas of
the workplace such as windows, corners, walls, doors, top of cabinets, etc.
25) All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and is readily available when needed.
26) All personal protective equipment is maintained in sanitary and reliable
condition and is properly stored in a easily accessible and labeled location when not
use.
27) in
Equipment
safety concerns are clearly identified. Safety guards are painted, in
good working condition and provide adequate protection.
STANDARDIZE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

0
0
0
0
SCORE

28) Tools, equipment, paperwork, furniture, etc. are stored neatly in designated
areas and are returned immediately after each use.
29) Documents are labeled clearly as to contents and responsibility for control and
revision. The date and revision number are clearly visible.
30) Equipment maintenance records are visible and clearly state when maintenance
last occurred and when next maintenance is scheduled.
31) Product waste (e.g. shavings, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently
and often cleaned up and removed from the workplace.
32) Preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the workplace meets 5S
guidelines (e.g. systems that do not allow waste to accumulate such as containers
to collect product debris from machines).
33)
34)
35)

The results of the previous audit are posted and clearly visible to the entire
team.
Areas for improvement identified during the previous audit have been
completed.
The work environment satisfies the requirements of the work being performed.
Lighting (brightness and color), air quality, temperature, etc.
SUSTAIN ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SCORE

36) A member of Management has participated in a 5S activity such as an audit or

other activity within the past 3 audit periods.
37) Recognition is given to teams who get involved in 5S activities.

0
0

38) Time and resources are allocated to 5S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly
clean-up time, 5S team leader, etc.)

39) All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. are assigned 5S activities to be
completed at least once/week.

40) The team took the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that were
not identified during the last 5S audit.

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SCORE

CATEGORY

Zero Effort

Slight Effort

Moderate Effort

Minimum Acceptable
Level

3.5

Above Average Results

4
4.5
5

DESCRIPTION
There has been no 5S activity in this work area
related to this criteria.
Any 5S effort is probably the work of 1-2 people.
There is no organized effort and plenty of
opportunity for improvement.
Some attempts have been made to implement 5S,
but efforts are temporary and/or superficial.
The entire team is working on improving their 5S
implementation. Previous improvements are
becoming standardized.

The level of 5S in the work area is excellent.

Although there is still room for improvement, the
workplace is becoming world-class.
Sustained Above
After 3 consecutive scores of 3.5, a score of 4 may
Average Results (3
be awarded.
audits)
The level of 5S in the work area is world-class, a
Outstanding Results
showcase for the industry. 5S is fully institutionalized
in the workplace.
Sustained Outstanding After 6 consecutive scores of 4.5, a score of 5 may
Results (6 audits)
be awarded.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

DATE

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SORT
SUSTAIN

SET IN ORDER

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SHINE

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