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Manufacturing 5S Best Practice Checklist
Section 1: SORT
1. Is there evidence of regular red tagging?
Yes
No
N/A
2. Is there a system for the removal of red tagged items?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Are all unused tools removed from the area?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Are all unwanted materials removed from the area?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Are cupboards/work surfaces clear of clutter?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Are there clear standards for storage?
Yes
No
N/A
7. Are all unnecessary items/work in progress removed from the area?
Yes
No
N/A
8. Is visual control being adhered to in the area?
Yes
No
N/A
9. Is waste being disposed of correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 2: STRAIGHTEN
1. Are all materials/work in progress located correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
2. Are tools identified and on shadow boards?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Are cleaning materials/utensils located correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Are materials stored correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Is P.P.E stored correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Are ladders stored correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
7. Are pallet trucks stored correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
8. Are stock levels agreed and being adhered to?
Yes
No
N/A
9. Are dividing lines & floor markings correctly colour coded?
Yes
No
N/A
10. Are all items in the area easily identified?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 3: SHINE
1. Is the floor clean & free from debris?
Yes
No
N/A
2. Are machines & guards clean?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Are cleaning tools handy/stored/organised/labelled?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Is there a cleaning schedule in place?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Are ancillary & guards kept clean?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Are backs of machines & surrounding areas kept clean?
Yes
No
N/A
7. Are tea hoppers & tops of machines clean?
Yes
No
N/A
8. Is underneath machines kept clean & free from oil?
Yes
No
N/A
9. Are bins clean & regularly emptied?
Yes
No
N/A
10. Are hoovers/filters emptied regularly & clean?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 4: STANDARDISE
1. Is the team board standardised/current?
Yes
No
N/A
2. Is there a system for maintaining, clearing up & cleaning?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Are regular 5s audits being carried out?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Is all relevant paperwork current & up to date?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Is the cleaning schedule being adhered to?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Are visual control standards being adhered to?
Yes
No
N/A
7. Is red tagging agreed/correctly documented?
Yes
No
N/A
8. Have visual control standards been identified?
Yes
No
N/A
9. Are shift standards agreed & being adhered to?
Yes
No
N/A
10. Are sample trays being used correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 5: SUSTAIN
1. Are safety rules being adhered to-glasses/safety shoes etc?
Yes
No
N/A
2. Is the 5s action plan on team board/current?
Yes
No
N/A
3. Is the daily cleaning schedule completed correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
4. Is the 5s audit displayed on the team board?
Yes
No
N/A
5. Is the 5s graph displayed on the team board?
Yes
No
N/A
6. Is the 5s weekly spider graph displayed on the team board?
Yes
No
N/A
7. Are rules & work procedures being adhered to?
Yes
No
N/A
8. Is the red tag process being reviewed & audited?
Yes
No
N/A
9. Is an ongoing review of 5s processes evident?
Yes
No
N/A
10. Is there a plan for 5s training requirements displayed?
Yes
No
N/A