5S audit checklist for the workplace
5S audit of a production or maintenance area: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain, with each criterion graded good, partial or poor to track the area’s progress from one audit to the next.
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Section 1 of 5
Sort (Seiri)
Work area — Only the items needed for current work are present
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Red tags — Unneeded items are red-tagged and moved to a holding area
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Floors and aisles — No scrap, obsolete material or unused equipment on floors, aisles or stairs
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Notice boards — No outdated documents or notices displayed
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Section 2 of 5
Set in order (Seiton)
Tools and materials — Every tool and item has a marked, labelled place
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Tools and materials — Items are back in their place when not in use
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Floor marking — Aisles, walkways and storage areas are marked on the floor
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Emergency equipment — Extinguishers, exits, eyewash and emergency stops visible and unobstructed
ChoiceHigh risk- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Section 3 of 5
Shine (Seiso)
Floors and machines — Floors, machines and workbenches are clean
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Sources of dirt — Leaks, sources of dirt and damage are identified and tagged
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Cleaning materials — Cleaning materials are available and stored in their place
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Section 4 of 5
Standardize (Seiketsu)
Standards — Cleaning and inspection standards are displayed and up to date
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Visual controls — Labels, colour codes and min / max marks are consistent across the area
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Previous audit — Actions from the previous audit are closed or followed up
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Section 5 of 5
Sustain (Shitsuke)
Team — Team members know and follow the area’s 5S standards
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Audit routine — 5S audits are done on schedule and results are displayed
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Improvement ideas — Improvement ideas are recorded and acted on
Choice- Good (Conforming)
- Partial
- Poor (Non-conforming)
Remarks — Strengths and priority actions for the area
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Industries: Manufacturing, Food and beverage
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