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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Safety

by Shakirin Farman, from the Community

This 5S audit template helps teams evaluate workplace organization and safety using the 5S pillars: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Record findings by location with remarks, identify unsafe conditions, and track corrective actions. Use it to drive lean practices, reduce waste, and maintain a clean, efficient shop floor. Suitable for manufacturing and general operations.

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5S Manufacturing Checklist
Use this 5S manufacturing checklist to drive workplace organization, safety, and efficiency. Cover the 5S pillars—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—to remove unnecessary items, label and store tools, mark floors and work zones, identify hazards, and maintain clean, inspection-ready areas. Ideal for production lines, machine shops, warehouses, and maintenance spaces, the checklist supports lean practices and continuous improvement. With SafetyCulture, capture photo evidence, flag issues, assign corrective actions, and generate shareable reports to sustain 5S and improve audit readiness.
by Deepraj Shetty, from the Community
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5S Production Audit Checklist (English)
Assess workplace organization and safety with this 5S production audit checklist. The form covers core 5S pillars—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—plus safety checks such as PPE, machine guarding, accessible fire equipment, and clear walkways. Verify tool and material locations, labeling, cleanliness, and compliance across workstations, aisles, and equipment. Use it to document issues, track corrective actions, and maintain consistent lean practices in manufacturing environments.
by Melih Dizdar, from the Community
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BAMCO Inc. Shop 5S Audit
Use this manufacturing shop 5S audit to evaluate Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Assess housekeeping, tool organization, labeling, cleaning supplies, standards visibility, job aids, and adherence to 5S routines. Identify hazards, record findings, and drive action plans to improve safety, efficiency, and lean performance across work areas.
by Shane Vaughan, from the Community
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5S Audit Form Checklist
This 5S audit form supports lean manufacturing and workplace organization. It guides teams through Sort, Set in Order, and Shine to remove hazards, ensure PPE availability, label and stage items, keep aisles clear, follow color-coded floor tape, and maintain clean, functional equipment. Auditors can add notes and photos, highlight strong 5S examples, and capture signatures from the 5S auditor, process owner, and 5S leader. Use this checklist to standardize reviews, drive corrective actions, and sustain an efficient, safe, and orderly work environment.
by Monica Rodriguez, from the Community
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5S Manufacturing Checklist

Use this 5S manufacturing checklist to drive workplace organization, safety, and efficiency. Cover the 5S pillars—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—to remove unnecessary items, label and store tools, mark floors and work zones, identify hazards, and maintain clean, inspection-ready areas. Ideal for production lines, machine shops, warehouses, and maintenance spaces, the checklist supports lean practices and continuous improvement. With SafetyCulture, capture photo evidence, flag issues, assign corrective actions, and generate shareable reports to sustain 5S and improve audit readiness.

by Deepraj Shetty, from the Community

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5S Production Audit Checklist (English)

Assess workplace organization and safety with this 5S production audit checklist. The form covers core 5S pillars—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—plus safety checks such as PPE, machine guarding, accessible fire equipment, and clear walkways. Verify tool and material locations, labeling, cleanliness, and compliance across workstations, aisles, and equipment. Use it to document issues, track corrective actions, and maintain consistent lean practices in manufacturing environments.

by Melih Dizdar, from the Community

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BAMCO Inc. Shop 5S Audit

Use this manufacturing shop 5S audit to evaluate Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Assess housekeeping, tool organization, labeling, cleaning supplies, standards visibility, job aids, and adherence to 5S routines. Identify hazards, record findings, and drive action plans to improve safety, efficiency, and lean performance across work areas.

by Shane Vaughan, from the Community

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5S Audit Form Checklist

This 5S audit form supports lean manufacturing and workplace organization. It guides teams through Sort, Set in Order, and Shine to remove hazards, ensure PPE availability, label and stage items, keep aisles clear, follow color-coded floor tape, and maintain clean, functional equipment. Auditors can add notes and photos, highlight strong 5S examples, and capture signatures from the 5S auditor, process owner, and 5S leader. Use this checklist to standardize reviews, drive corrective actions, and sustain an efficient, safe, and orderly work environment.

by Monica Rodriguez, from the Community

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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Safety

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