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5 S Checklist - Workplace Evaluation problems

Score
5 or more 0
Date: 3 to 4 1
2 2
1 3
None 4
Score
Category Item 1 2 3
Distinguish between what is needed and not needed
Unneeded equipment, tools, furniture, etc. are present
Sort Unneeded items are on walls, bulletin boards, etc.
Items are present in aisleways, stairways, corners, etc.
( Organization ) Unneeded inventory, supplies, parts, or materials are present
Safety hazards ( water, oil, chemicals, machines ) exist
A place for everything and everything in its place
Correct places for items are not obvious
Set in Order Items are not in there correct places
Aisleways, workstations, equipment locations are not indicated
( Orderliness ) Items are not put away immediately after use
Height and quantity limits are not obviuos
Cleaning, and looking for ways to keep it clean and organized
Floors, walls, stairs, and surfaces are not free of dirt, oil and greas
Shine Equipment is not kept clean and free of dirt, oil, and grease
Cleaning materials are not easily accessible
( Cleanliness ) Lines, labels, signs, etc. are not clean and unbroken
Other cleaning problems ( of any kind ) are present
Maintain and monitor the first three catagories
Necessary information is not available
Standardize All standards are not known and visible
Checklists don't exist for all cleaning and maintenance jobs
( Adherence ) All quantities and limits are not easily recognizable
How many items can't be located in 30 seconds
Stick to the rules
How many workers have not had 5'S training
Sustain How many times, last week, was daily 5'S not performed
How many times that personal belongings are not neatly stored
( Self-discipline ) Number of times job aids are not available or up to date
Number of times, last week, daily 5'S inspections were not perfor

Total
Manufacturing Area 5S Evaluation Checksheet
Work Area:
0 1
Unacceptable
No evidence of this item
Item and Description
When
1S: Separate/Sort
1. First impression overall
2. Removing unnecessary
items
3. Bulletin boards
2S: Straighten
1. Shelves, benches, and desks
arranged
2. Items on floor
Item and Description
4. Equipment: Cleanliness and
Organization
5. Unobstructed aisles and
access
6. Emergency access
Score for week ending ________________
Assessor:
2 3 4 5
Activity started Widespread activity Minimum acceptable level Very good results sustained World class example
Slight evidence of this Many opportunities for sustained for at least one for at least three months sustained for at least six
item improvement month months
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom
Your general impression should tell
you this is the best you have seen for a
factory.
All items not necessary for
performing work are removed from
the workplace. Only tools and
product are present at the
workstations.
No outdated, torn, or soiled
announcements are displayed. All
bulletins are arranged in a straight
and neat manner.
Items are arranged, divided, and
clearly labeled such that it is obvious
where things are stored and where
they should be returned.
WIP, tools, materials, and products
are not left to sit directly on the floor.
Large items are positioned on the
floor in clearly marked areas.
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom When
Nothing is placed on top of machines,
cabinets, and equipment. Nothing
leans against walls or columns.
Aisles are free of material and
obstructions. Nothing is on the lines
and objects are placed at right angles
to the aisles.
Fire hoses, extinguishers, and other
emergency equipment are
Item and Description
4. Equipment: Cleanliness and
Organization
5. Unobstructed aisles and
access
6. Emergency access
7. Aisle markings
8. Document storage
9. Tools and gages:
arrangement
10. Equipment: maintenance
11. Shelves, toolboxes,
benches, and desks:
Item and Description
3S: Scrub/Shine
1.Floor cleaning
2. Equipment: painting
3. Equipment: cleanliness
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom When
Nothing is placed on top of machines,
cabinets, and equipment. Nothing
leans against walls or columns.
Aisles are free of material and
obstructions. Nothing is on the lines
and objects are placed at right angles
to the aisles.
Fire hoses, extinguishers, and other
emergency equipment are
unobstructed and stored in an
obvious, easy to locate manner.
Safety devices are clearly marked and
highly visible.
Aisles and walkways are clearly
delineated and can be identified at a
glance. Lines are straight and at right
angles, with no chipped or soiled
paint.
Only documents necessary to do the
work are stored at workstations.
Documents and binders are stored in
a neat and orderly manner.
Tools, fixtures, and gages are
arranged neatly and stored in a way
that they are kept clean and free of
any risk of damage.
Controls for machines are properly
labeled. Critical points for daily
maintenance checks are clearly
marked. Checklists are neatly
displayed and kept clean and updated.
These are kept free of unused objects,
including files and documents. Tools
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom When
All floors are clean and free of debris,
oil, and dirt. Cleaning of floors is
done routinely, daily at a minimum.
All machines and equipment are
painted and look clean. There are no
places in the area less than six feet
high (or two meters) that are
unpainted and clean.
Machines and equipment are
constantly kept clean and unsoiled.
Item and Description
3S: Scrub/Shine
1.Floor cleaning
2. Equipment: painting
3. Equipment: cleanliness
4. Storage of cleaning
equipment and supplies
4S: Standardize
1. Visual control
2. Monthly audits
Item and Description
5S: Sustain
1. Document control
2. 5S control and sustaining
3.Work area visits
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom When
All floors are clean and free of debris,
oil, and dirt. Cleaning of floors is
done routinely, daily at a minimum.
All machines and equipment are
painted and look clean. There are no
places in the area less than six feet
high (or two meters) that are
unpainted and clean.
Machines and equipment are
constantly kept clean and unsoiled.
Routine daily care keeps work
surfaces and the general area clean
and polished. Guards and deflectors
are used to keep chips and waste from
falling on floor.
All cleaning equipment is stored in a
neat manner. It is obvious where it
belongs and is easily available when
needed. Hazardous materials and
containers are properly labeled.
Display boards are present in each
work area and are within sight of all
operators in the area.
5S audits are done in each work area
at least monthly with the results
recorded and posted on the cell
activity board.
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom When
All documents are labeled as to
contents. Obsolete or unused
documents are routinely purged. This
includes files as well as computer file
storage.
There is a disciplined system of
control and maintenance to assure
that each of the above items is
maintained at the highest possible
level.
The responsible plant manager / staff
person should visit each work area at
least monthly and initial/ date the 5S
Item and Description
5S: Sustain
1. Document control
2. 5S control and sustaining
3.Work area visits
Application Score Opportunities for Improvements By Whom When
All documents are labeled as to
contents. Obsolete or unused
documents are routinely purged. This
includes files as well as computer file
storage.
There is a disciplined system of
control and maintenance to assure
that each of the above items is
maintained at the highest possible
level.
The responsible plant manager / staff
person should visit each work area at
least monthly and initial/ date the 5S
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5S Manufacturing Evaluation Week of ___/____/____ Assessor: __________________ Area or Zone:________________________

For each S, Circle the block which comes closest to describing the area being assessed.
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points
World Class Very Good Minimum Acceptable Marginal Unacceptable Poor
Separate/Sort Every item in the area is Minimal clutter, but a small The area has some clutter and More clutter and unnecessary Generally cluttered. Station is cluttered/unsafe.
needed and up-to-date. amount of unneeded supplies, unneeded items. Some items equipment. Quite a few unnecessary items Many unnecessary items
Consider: - Supplies tools, equipment, furniture, stored on top of cabinets. Some There is no unneeded furniture either on benches, desks, everywhere. Much unneeded
- Tools - Equipment documents or general items. needed items are not available or equipment, but desks, shelves or cabinets. furniture, & equipment.
- Furniture - Documents or on order. shelves and cabinets have Some unneeded furniture and Emergency equipment blocked.
- Bulletin board postings excess items. equipment. Items stored on
floor.
Straighten Area ve ry well organized. Area well organized. Area well organized. With the Area moderately organized. Inadequate organization. Poor organization.
Excellent visual controls are in Most moveable items have a exception of a few problems, Many key items have a Many key items have no Little indication for a
place. There is a designated or designated location. most items have a designated designated location, but some designated location. designated place for anything.
labeled location for all items. Although not perfect, most appropriate location, and most do not, and some items are Shelves and drawers are poorly Items improperly stored on the
Locations are convenient and locations are good, and items tools, documents & supplies are improperly stored. labeled. Aisles or equipment floor and benches. Trip
items are stored properly. are stored properly. stored properly. All aisles are Equipment and aisles may not markings are not clear or hazards.
Equipment and aisles have Equipment, tooling & related marked, but some moveable be clearly marked. straight. Very few visual Furniture and tools located far
designated markings supplies are co-located & equipment is not. Although some visual controls controls or instructions are from where needed.
orderly. Many visual controls are in are in place, many more could evident. No current visual controls,
Many visual controls are in place. be added. Safety equipment is not signs or labels.
place. Aisles are neat & clear. designated.
Scrub/Shine Everything in the area is in Everything in the area is clean Most items in the area are clean There is some clutter. Some Area needs to be picked up. Area is very dirty. Furniture,
like new condition. Oil and functional. Oil socks are and functional. Oil socks are items are not clean and/or Items have not been cleaned in equipment, shelves, fixtures,
socks are not required. No dust not needed. Floors are clean, neat. Some equipment swept. Some oil leakage in some time. Significant oil and tools area coated with dirt
or dirt anywhere. and baskets are emptied daily. malfunction or needs painting. pan. Floors and/or waste leakage. Floor is dirty and/or and/or oil. Possible health and
Floors shine. Floors are pretty clean and containers are marginal. waste containers are full. safety hazards exist, such as trip
baskets are emptied daily. hazards, or obstructed
emergency items or exits.
Standardize A 5S checklist is posted in the A 5S checklist is posted and Although a 5S checklist is not Although a 5S checklist is not There is no evidence that a 5S There is no evidence that a 5S
area and it is clearly followed seems to be followed. All posted, it is available. All posted, it is available. checklist exists for the area. Checklist exists for the area.
everyday. All required PMs required PMs have been required PMs have been All required PMs have been All required PMs have been PM log is not up to date.
have been performed. All performed. All metrics and performed. All metrics and performed. Metrics and charts performed. Metrics and charts in the area
metrics and charts in the area charts in the area are current. It charts in the area are current. in the area are not current. It is Metrics and charts in the area are not current.
are current. It is clear that is clear that follow-up actions It is somewhat clear that unclear that follow-up actions are not current.
follow-up actions to identified to identified problems have follow-up actions to identified to identified problems have
problems have been done. been done. problems have been done. been done.
Sustain There is a clearly documented There is a system in the area There is a system in the area There is a system in the area There is no system in the area There is no system or
and followed system to and strong interest in and moderate interest in and spotty interest in and little interest in commitment within the
maintain 5S. maintaining 5S. maintaining 5S. maintaining 5S. maintaining 5S. organization to sustaining 5S.
# of 5s circled: ____ X 5 = ______ Opportunities for Improvement : Who When
# of 4s circled: ____ X 4 = ______
# of 3s circled: ____ X 3 = ______ 5S Rating
# of 2s circled: ____ X 2 = ______
# of 1s circled: ______
Total : ______ 5 =