The Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana

Lean Transformation Specialists

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Workplace Optimization Audit

Area to be Audited Date of Audit 1 Date of Audit 2

Distinguish between what is needed and not needed in the area Unneeded equipment, tools, furniture, etc. are present Unneeded items are on walls, bulletin boards, etc. Items are present in aisle ways, stairways, corners, etc. Unneeded inventory, supplies, parts, or materials are present Safety hazards (water, oil, chemical, machines) exist Subtotal A place for everything and everything in its place Correct places for items are not obvious Items are not in their correct places Aisle ways, workplaces, equipment locations are not indicated Items are not put away immediately after use Height and quantity limits are not obvious Subtotal Cleaning, and looking for ways to keep clean and organized Floors, walls, stairs, and surfaces are not free of dirt, oil, and grease Equipment is not kept clean and free of dirt, oil, and grease Cleaning materials are not easily accessible Lines, labels, signs, etc. are not clean and unbroken Other cleaning problems (of any kind) are present Subtotal Maintain and monitor the first three categories Necessary information is not visible All standards are not known and visible Checklists don't exist for all cleaning and maintenance jobs All quantities and limits are not easily recognizable How many items can't be located in 30 seconds? Subtotal Stick to the rules How many workers have not had workplace optimization training in the area? How many times last week was daily optimization tasks not performed in the area? How many times are personal belongings not easily stored in the area? How many times are job aids not available or up to date in the area? How many times last week was daily workplace inspections not performed in the area? Subtotal Safe Conditions are a workplace requirement Personal Protective Equipment requirements are not obvious Access to Fire Extinguishers, etc are obstructed Standing/Walking areas contain tripping hazards Working conditions are not ergonomically-friendly The workplace layout prevents easy exit in case of emergency. Subtotal Optimization Status World Class Above Average Average Below Average Grand Total Needs Improvement

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Shine

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Standardize

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