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5S Audit Template for Workplace Organization

by Joao Antonucci, from the Community

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Apply the 5S methodology to improve workplace organization and safety. This checklist covers 0S Safety plus 1S Sort, 2S Set in Order, 3S Shine, 4S Standardize, and 5S Sustain. Verify PPE use, remove unnecessary items, organize tools, label storage, keep floors and racks clean, set clear responsibilities and signage, track results, train staff, and encourage continuous improvement in factories, warehouses, and offices.

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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.
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General 5S + 1S Audit Checklist
This General 5S + 1S audit checklist helps teams assess Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and the added Safety pillar across shop floors and offices. Use it to verify materials control, tooling organization, cleaning routines, visual management, equipment maintenance and calibration, and daily safety practices like PPE, electrical safety, chemical labeling, and clear aisles. Track findings, close corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in lean manufacturing operations.
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CTRM 5S Audit Check Sheet FY2023
This CTRM 5S audit check sheet helps teams assess and sustain 5S practices across micro zones. The template covers the 5S display board requirements, 1S Sort, 2S Set in order, 3S Shine, 4S Standardize, and 5S Sustain, with clear scoring from 0 to 5 based on non-compliances. It guides reviewers on visual controls, demarcation, storage locations, FIFO, safety checks for chemicals, PPE, fire equipment, emergency stations, and registered equipment. Use it to conduct self-audits, capture findings, track corrective actions, and verify continuous improvement, including genba findings and success stories. Suitable for manufacturing and operations teams implementing lean 5S standards.
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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.
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5S Audit Template for Workplace Organization

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