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.
1. Locations for containers, boxes, bins, WIP, materials, etc. is clearly defined by painted lines and properly labeled (part number, quantity, etc.).
2. 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.
3. Paperwork is properly labeled and has a clearly defined and labeled location that is visible to the operators and away from work surfaces.
4. Equipment is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a properly identified location. Critical maintenance points are clearly marked.
5. Furniture is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a properly identified location.
1. Containers, boxes, bins, etc. are clean and not cracked, torn, or otherwise damaged. They are neatly stacked.
2. 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.
3. Paperwork is not torn, kept clean and protected from dirt.
4. Work surfaces (machines, workbenches, dies, and other equipment including electrical boxes) are clean and painted.
5. Floors are free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, hardware, empty boxes, packaging material, etc. Drains (if required) are properly located and unclogged.
6. Walls, partitions, railings, etc. are painted and kept clean.
7. 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.
8. All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and is readily available when needed.
1. Tools, equipment, paperwork, furniture, etc. are stored neatly in designated areas and are returned immediately after each use.
2. Documents are labeled clearly as to contents and responsibility for control and revision. The date and revision number are clearly visible.
3. Equipment maintenance records are visible and clearly state when maintenance last occurred and when next maintenance is scheduled.
4. Product waste (e.g. shavings, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently and often cleaned up and removed from the workplace.
5. 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).
6. The results of the previous audit are posted and clearly visible to the entire team.
7. Areas for improvement identified during the previous audit have been completed.
1. A member of Management has participated in a 5S activity such as an audit or other activity within the past 3 audit periods.
2. Recognition is given to teams who get involved in 5S activities.
3. Time and resources are allocated to 5S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly clean up time, 5S team leader, etc.)
4. All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. are assigned 5S activities to be completed at least once/week.
5. The team took the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that was not identified during the last 5S audit.
