5s Audit Checklist

Sort (Seiri) – Remove Unnecessary Items

□ Work areas free of unnecessary items
□ Tools and equipment needed for current work only
□ Obsolete items removed
□ Broken items repaired or discarded
□ Personal items minimized
□ Excess inventory eliminated
□ Unused supplies removed
□ Old documents archived or destroyed
□ Redundant items consolidated
□ Red tag system implemented
□ Disposal procedures followed
□ Regular sorting schedule maintained

Set in Order (Seiton) – Organize Remaining Items

□ Everything has designated place
□ Items labeled clearly
□ Visual management tools used
□ Shadow boards implemented
□ Color coding system applied
□ Frequently used items accessible
□ Storage areas organized
□ Tools arranged logically
□ Materials flow optimized
□ Walkways clearly marked
□ Safety equipment positioned properly
□ Ergonomic principles applied

Shine (Seiso) – Clean and Inspect

□ Work areas clean and tidy
□ Equipment cleaned regularly
□ Floors swept and mopped
□ Windows and lights clean
□ Cleaning supplies available
□ Cleaning schedule posted
□ Cleaning responsibilities assigned
□ Inspection checklists used
□ Maintenance issues identified
□ Preventive maintenance performed
□ Waste properly disposed
□ Recycling procedures followed

Standardize (Seiketsu) – Create Standards

□ 5S standards documented
□ Visual standards displayed
□ Procedures clearly written
□ Training materials available
□ Audit checklists created
□ Best practices shared
□ Standard work instructions posted
□ Color standards defined
□ Labeling standards consistent
□ Storage standards established
□ Cleaning standards set
□ Safety standards maintained

Sustain (Shitsuke) – Maintain the System

□ 5S audits conducted regularly
□ Audit results posted
□ Improvement actions tracked
□ Recognition system in place
□ Training ongoing
□ Management support visible
□ Employee engagement high
□ Continuous improvement practiced
□ Problems addressed quickly
□ Success stories shared
□ Metrics tracked and displayed
□ Culture of discipline maintained

Visual Management

□ Signs and labels visible
□ Floor markings clear
□ Status boards updated
□ Performance metrics displayed
□ Safety signs prominent
□ Work instructions posted
□ Quality standards visible
□ Inventory levels marked
□ Equipment status indicated
□ Problem areas highlighted
□ Improvement ideas displayed
□ Achievement recognition posted

Safety Integration

□ Safety hazards eliminated
□ Emergency exits clear
□ Fire extinguishers accessible
□ First aid supplies organized
□ PPE properly stored
□ Spill kits available
□ Lock-out/tag-out followed
□ Electrical panels accessible
□ Chemical storage compliant
□ Ergonomic risks minimized
□ Incident reporting system used
□ Near-miss tracking active

Workspace Efficiency

□ Workflow optimized
□ Motion waste minimized
□ Reaching eliminated
□ Searching reduced
□ Walking distances minimized
□ Material handling efficient
□ Workstation layout optimal
□ Tool accessibility maximized
□ Supplies within reach
□ Documentation accessible
□ Communication tools available
□ Productivity improved

Documentation & Records

□ 5S manual current
□ Audit records maintained
□ Training records complete
□ Improvement log updated
□ Before/after photos taken
□ Standards documented
□ Procedures written
□ Checklists available
□ Maps and layouts current
□ Inventory lists accurate
□ Maintenance logs complete
□ Action plans tracked

Team Engagement

□ Roles and responsibilities clear
□ Team meetings held regularly
□ Suggestions encouraged
□ Problems solved together
□ Success celebrated
□ Cross-training provided
□ Best practices shared
□ Friendly competition used
□ Recognition given
□ Ownership demonstrated
□ Pride in workplace evident
□ Morale improved

Continuous Improvement

□ Kaizen events scheduled
□ Improvement ideas implemented
□ Root cause analysis used
□ Waste elimination ongoing
□ Efficiency gains measured
□ Cost savings tracked
□ Quality improvements noted
□ Safety enhancements made
□ Customer satisfaction improved
□ Employee satisfaction increased
□ Benchmarking performed
□ Best-in-class pursued

Management Review

□ Leadership commitment shown
□ Resources provided
□ Barriers removed
□ Support visible
□ Walk-throughs conducted
□ Feedback provided
□ Goals set and tracked
□ Success recognized
□ Problems addressed
□ Investment made
□ Culture reinforced
□ Results sustained