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5S Audit Template
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Section 1 of 5 · 5 questions1S - Sort
Only and all the required materials, WIP and stocks present in the work area.
Only and all the required tools and equipment are present in the work area
Only and all the required paperwork is present in the work area(signage)
Only and all the required items(furniture, rails etc.) are in the work area
All the required items in the work area are free of obstruction access.
Section 2 of 5 · 6 questions2S - Set In Order
Locations for materials, WIP, stock and scrap required in the work area, are identified, visible and accessible.
Locations for Equipment (incl. Cleaning equipment/ spill kit/bins) and Tools, are identified, visible and accessible.
Locations for necessary paperwork exists are identified, visible and accessible.
Locations for all private/personal belongings/areas are identified, visible and accessible
Walkways and work area boundaries are defined and in place.
All necessary items are identified as per colour coding standard and the paint/marking visible( not faded)
Section 3 of 5 · 7 questions3S - Shine
The cleaning procedure and allocated time are defined & informed to respected parties.
Machine equipment(incl. Auxiliary equipment such as fan, Fume extractor etc) are free of dust and oil leakage.
Tool required for work(dust, Plier, Wrench & other) are cleaned after usage.
Paperwork and work surface( worktable, shelves, storage containers) are clean and damage free.
Areas of private/personal belongings are clean and damage free.
Walls walkways, stairs and clean, un-cluttered and damage free.
Hard to reach area are identified and cleaned periodically as per standard inquire.
Section 4 of 5 · 5 questions4S - Standardize
Standards locations for all materials, WIP, stock and scrap in the work area provided, arranged and informed for all team member.
Standards of for equipment start, stop operate and cleaning procedure provided in the work area and informed for all team member.
Standards for tools storage provided, the tools conditions free of any damage or modification(welded, tied up etc)
Standards or Labels exist for all Paperwork and 6S Board.
Standards or Labels exist for private/personal belongings/areas.
Section 5 of 5 · 6 questions5S - Sustain
All materials, WIP, stock and scrap stored in correct place and checked periodically(No overflow)
Equipment star, stop operate and cleaning procedure are performed as per standard and checked periodically.
Standards for tools storage, identification labels, & positioning are performedas per standard and checked periodically.
The 6S audit result is visible to all , up to date and shared with shop floor and management.
Recognition is given to teams, who get involved in 6S activities.
The Cleaning are done periodically as per standard inquire and comply with procedure and allocated time.
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