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5S Audit Form Checklist

by Monica Rodriguez, from the Community

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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.

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5S Audit Checklist for Workplace Safety
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.
by Shakirin Farman, 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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Cornish Orchards 5S Inspection Checklist
This 5S audit checklist helps supervisors and plant managers evaluate adherence to lean housekeeping and workplace organization across Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Capture photos, notes, and scores, verify tool and equipment identification, safe layouts, PPE and emergency access, cleanliness, maintenance records, and posted schedules. Record previous audit results, assign corrective actions with owners, priorities, and due dates, and recognize teams to sustain 5S. Use this template for regular site audits to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
by Adam Keen, from the Community
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