This 3 sentence summary provides an overview of the key information from the workplace organization audit document: The document outlines the results of a workplace organization audit that assessed different areas of a lab across 5 categories - Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standards, and Sustain - on a scale of 0 to 4, identifying issues in each area and ideas for improvement. The audit was conducted over 2 pages, reviewing 25 different check items across the 5 categories to determine the current state of organization and cleanliness in the lab and identify actions needed to improve the workplace.

1. Workplace Organization Audit
Area
Audited by
Date
0 = Very Bad (above 7 problems), 1 = Bad (5 – 6 problems), 2 = OK (3 – 4 problems), 3 = Good (1 – 2 problems), 4 = Very Good (Perfect Condition)
Page 1 of 2
5S No Check Item Description Score Improvement Ideas Who
S
O
R
T
1 General Appearance Does the lab look tidy? And walkways clear of obstruction?
2 Tools and Equipment No of unused Tools and equipment. (Red tag anything which is
not used)
3 Storage Are cupboards tidy and well organized?
4 Filing Are all records neatly filed and easily accessible?
5 Written standards Are lab standards clear to all?
Sub Total
S
T
R
A
I
G
H
T
E
N
1 Location Are working / storage areas clearly identified (Label / Sign)
2 Visual Controls / Item
indicators
Is everything clearly labelled? / What goes where?
3 Quantity Indicators Max and Min Quantities indicated?
4 Ergonomics / Tools &
Equipment
Workstation ergonomically correct for operator? /
Easy retrieval of items when needed?
5 Health & Safety Are items stored at correct lifting height?
Lines clearly indicate working / storage areas?
Sub Total
S
H
I
N
E
1 Floors / Working / Storage
Area
Are they kept clean and free of waste / dust / contamination?
2 Equipment Are regular safety / maintenance checks carried out for each item
/ equipment belonging to this area?
3 Cleaning Responsibilities Is responsibility for overseeing cleaning operations assigned?
4 Visual Control Are information boards clearly displayed and easy to read?
5 Health & Safety Are all PPE used in this area, including safety glasses and lab
coats clean and in good condition?
Sub Total
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2. Workplace Organization Audit
0 = Very Bad (above 7 problems), 1 = Bad (5 – 6 problems), 2 = OK (3 – 4 problems), 3 = Good (1 – 2 problems), 4 = Very Good (Perfect Condition)
Page 2 of 2
5S No Check Item Description Score Improvement Ideas Who
S
T
A
N
D
A
R
D
S
1 Work Area Are working / storage areas cleared at the end of each day?
2 Improvement Actions Improvements are being actioned
3 Key Operating
Instructions
Are key operating instructions written clearly and actively used?
4 Document Retrieval Can documents be retrieved in 30 seconds? (including electronic
file)?
5 Health & Safety Waste disposal standards exist and are displayed?
Sub Total
S
U
S
T
A
I
N
1 Training Is everyone trained in work organization standards / practices?
2 Visual Control Are information boards up to date and regularly reviewed?
3 5S Audits Are 5S audits regularly carried out? And
Are audit sheets displayed in general areas?
4 Stock Controls Are Stock controls adhered to? (Min / Max)
5 Improvement Issues Have issues from previous audit been actioned?
Sub Total
0
5
10
15
20
25
Sort
Straighten
ShineStandards
Sustain
Category Score
Sort
Straighten
Shine
Standards
Sustain
Summary