Manufacturing 5s best practice checklist
The 5s are sort, straighten, shine, standardise, and sustain. 5s is an organisational tool to keep your workplace running efficiently, in a clean and safe manner.
What does this form include?
This form contains 6 sections:
SORT
- Is there evidence of regular red tagging?
- Is there a system for the removal of red tagged items?
- Are all unused tools removed from the area?
- Are all unwanted materials removed from the area?
- Are cupboards/work surfaces clear of clutter?
- Are there clear standards for storage?
- Are all unnecessary items/work in progress removed from the area?
- Are all unnecessary parts/materials removed from machinery/equipment?
- Is visual control being adhered to in the area?
- Is waste being disposed of correctly?
STRAIGHTEN
- Are all materials/work in progress located correctly?
- Are tools identified and on shadow boards?
- Are cleaning materials/utensils located correctly?
- Are materials stored correctly?
- Is P.P.E stored correctly?
- Are ladders stored correctly?
- Are pallet trucks stored correctly?
- Are stock levels agreed and being adhered to?
- Are dividing lines & floor markings correctly colour coded?
- Are all items in the area easily identified?
SHINE
- Is the floor clean & free from debris?
- Are machines & guards clean?
- Are cleaning tools handy/stored/organised/labelled?
- Is there a cleaning schedule in place?
- Are ancillary & guards kept clean?
- Are backs of machines & surrounding areas kept clean?
- Are tea hoppers & tops of machines clean?
- Is underneath machines kept clean & free from oil?
- Are bins clean & regularly emptied?
- Are hoovers/filters emptied regularly & clean?
STANDARDISE
- Is the team board standardised/current?
- Is there a system for maintaining, clearing up & cleaning?
- Are regular 5s audits being carried out?
- Is all relevant paperwork current & up to date?
- Is the cleaning schedule being adhered to?
- Are visual control standards being adhered to?
- Is red tagging agreed/correctly documented?
- Have visual control standards been identified?
- Are shift standards agreed & being adhered to?
- Are sample trays being used correctly?
SUSTAIN
- Are safety rules being adhered to-glasses/safety shoes etc?
- Is the 5s action plan on team board/current?
- Is the daily cleaning schedule completed correctly?
- Is the 5s audit displayed on the team board?
- Is the 5s graph displayed on the team board?
- Is the 5s weekly spider graph displayed on the team board?
- Are rules & work procedures being adhered to?
- Is the red tag process being reviewed & audited?
- Is an ongoing review of 5s processes evident?
- Is there a plan for 5s training requirements displayed?
Auditor
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