The document outlines a 5S audit system designed to enhance workplace organization and efficiency through five categories: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Each category includes specific criteria for evaluating workplace conditions, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. It emphasizes the importance of management involvement, ongoing assessments, and recognition of teams to maintain high standards.

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Area: Audit Date:
Manager Supervisor
Category Score
Sort
Straighten
Shine
Standardize
Sustain
Total Points
5s Score
Category
Sort Point
1. Area is free of unnecesarry clutter.
2. Only the required tools are in the work area.
3. Only the required materials are in the work area.
4. All required Personal Protective Equipment is in work area.
5. Area is free of slip/trip/fall hazards.
Straighten
1. Locations for tools and equipment are clearly marked and labeled
2. Frequently used items are within easy reach of work area.
3. All dormant or excess items are stored properly and out of the way.
4. Aisles are straight, clear, and well marked.
5. Visual controls highlight groups, workflow, equipment, & process.
Shine
1. Everything in workspace is "like new"
2. No dust or dirt anywhere.
3. Trash and recycle bins are emptied daily (more frequently if needed)
4. No painted items are chipped or worn.
5. All cleaning equipment is stored properly and readily available.
Standardize
1. Checklists for 5s activities are available and followed.
2. Results of previous audit is posted in area.
3. All areas for improvent from previous audit are completed.
4. Last 5s assesment was performed less than a month ago.
5. All charts and metrics in the area are current.
Sustain
1. A senior member of management has participated in one of last 3 audits.
2. Time and resources are given to 5s activities in area
3. Recognition is given to teams that are involved and excel in 5s activities.
4. An average score of at least 4.0 was achieved in the audits in the last 3 months.
5. An average score of at least 4.0 was achieved in the audits in the last 6 months.

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