5S CHECKLIST

ITEM YES NO COMMENTS

1 Is everyone wearing proper safety equipment?

Is unused equipment and machinery eliminated

2
from the area?
Are up to date work instructions available and
3
used at the workstations?
Are all bins and parts properly identified and
4
tagged?

5 Is obsolete inventory eliminated from the area?

Is the floor and machinery free from all foreign

6
material?

7 Are machines clean and in good repair?

8 Are sources of dust and dirt under control?

Are cleaning and checking schedules available

9
and in documented use?
Are aisles and doorways free from material and
10
blockage?
Are tripping hazards and obstructions
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eliminated?

12 Are work area boundaries clearly marked?

Are storage places for all tools and equipment

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designated and marked?
Are all unused tools and equipment properly
14
stored?

15 Are all raw materials and WIP properly stored?

Is there a regular auditing process to verify
16 compliance with all elements of the production
and safety systems?
Are scrap parts labeled and only placed in areas
17
designated for scrap?
Are all carts, racks and dollies taped off and
18
labeled?
Are all carts, racks and dollies within the
19
footprint?

20 Is WIP reduced to the least possible amount?