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Sanford 5S Audit Checklist

by Ben Harman, from the Community

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This Sanford 5S audit checklist helps teams implement and sustain the five pillars of 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Use it to identify unneeded items, organize tools and materials, mark aisleways and workstations, and keep floors, equipment, and signage clean. The checklist prompts verification of accessible cleaning materials, clear labels and limits, and the availability of standards and job aids. It also tracks training completion, frequency of daily 5S activities and inspections, and any safety hazards such as water, oil, chemicals, or machinery risks. Ideal for manufacturing and operations environments looking to improve organization, safety, and efficiency.

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5S Internal Audit Checklist
Use this 5S internal audit to systematically evaluate workplace organization and discipline across the five pillars: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Verify removal of unnecessary items, clear aisles and storage limits, equipment cleanliness, visibility of procedures and standards, and control of materials. Check training completion, daily 5S duties, availability of job aids, and regular inspections. Improve safety, quality, and efficiency with actionable findings.
by Sayed Aboulela, 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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5S Audit 2023 Checklist
Use this free 5S Audit 2023 checklist to evaluate workplace organization and housekeeping across the 5S pillars: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Capture issues like unneeded items, poor labeling, cleanliness, inaccessible cleaning supplies, missing SOPs, and gaps in daily 5S practices. Track quantities, location times, job aids, and compliance with work area standards. Use the template digitally in SafetyCulture or print as PDF to improve safety, efficiency, and consistency.
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