5S Work Area Check List

Area:
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Description Is the work area clean? Are walkways clear of obstacles? Are the work area floors, tables, or desks free from debris, or other foreign items? Are unused items stored in proper storage areas, locations, or containers? Are unused tools stored in their appropriate tool container, or board? Are storage areas and tool containers properly labeled i.e.: item name, quantity, and area location? Are there materials stored in such a fashion that they lean against walls or obstruct aisle ways? Are inventory racks and work in progress tray tiers organized and labeled? Are machines and equipment clean? Are manufacturing floor trashcans located on the outside of factory perimeter aisle ways? Is an work area display board accessible to shop employees? Does the area display board present current information for that work area? Are there any potential safety hazards within the area? Are fire extinguisher storage areas clearly marked and accessible? Are exits clear and easily accessible? Are emergency evacuation routes posted and clear? Yes

Date:
No

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Comments

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Work Area: ______________________________ Sort

Work area operators are continually seeking improvement opportunities to maintain only necessary materials and items.

Date: _____________________ Simplify Standardize

Work area operators continually seek the elimination of waste in process methods with documented and agreed changes.

Level of 5S: ________________________ Sweep

Work area operators follow documented method for work area organization and cleanliness. Continually seek preventive safety methods.

Self-Discipline
Work areas are evident of 5S principles and follow through procedures.

Level 5

Work area operators are continually seeking improvement opportunities to establish positive visual controls.

Level 4

A documented method is evident to ensure unnecessary materials and items are kept from the work place.

A documented method is evident to provide visual indication of location, quantity, and status of materials and items.

Process methods are visual, standardized, documented, and followed.

A documented method is evident to ensure work area organization and cleanliness.

Evidence of 5S agreements and safety practices are present in the work environment.

Level 3

Unnecessary materials and items are removed from the work area.

Materials and items are stored in designated and labeled areas.

Process methods are standardized and visible in the work area.

Visual controls have been implemented and followed to control work area organization and cleanliness.

5S agreements and safety practices are developed and followed.

Level 2

Unnecessary materials and items have been separated from the necessary within the work area.

Materials and items are stored in designation locations.

Process methods are standard, but are not documented.

Work areas are cleaned on a regular schedule. Items have been identified for scheduled check.

Effort to improve the work area is noticeable.

Unnecessary materials and items are in the work area.

Level 1

Materials and items are not stored in designated areas.

Work process methods are random. There is no continuity to prescribed procedures.

Area is not organized or clean.

Work area has no visual 5S standard measurements of 5S performance.

5S Audit Team Work Area Rating

Area
Fabrication Team Office Fabrication Commercial Team Office Final Assembly Electrical Plumbing Spares Team Office Sub-Assembly GAV Team Office GAV Assembly

Sort

Simplify

Standardize

Sweep

Self Discipline

Area
Materials Static Test Technical Publications Engineering IT Human Resources Contracts Product Support Finance Maintenance

Sort

Simplify

Standardize

Sweep

Self Discipline

Distinct categories are scored from 1 5 for each work area, 1 being low. These ratings are detailed on the level of 5S measurement document. Measure each area at least once a month. Return the completed form to the lean manufacturing coordinator no later than two days before the end of the month. Provide specific comments as required.

5S Audit Team Work Area Rating

Area Utility CNC Brake Laser CNC Mill Lathe Materials Central Kitting Receiving Extrusion Cell Shipping B Ship Manual Mills Door Cell Spares Cell Weld Sub-Assembly Work Deck Assembly Static Test Maintenance Chemical Etch Paint Sort Simplify Standardize Sweep Self Discipline Plumbing Electrical Panel Prep Bond Room After Bond Final Assembly GAV Assembly GAV Team Office Fabrication Team Office Commercial Team Office Spares Team Office Print Room Technical Publications Engineering IT Human Resources Contracts Product Support Finance Area Sort Simplify Standardize Sweep Self Discipline