APPENDIX

5 S Checklist - Workplace Evaluation

Score Remarks
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly Agree

Score
Category
 Item
4
3
2
1

Distinguish between what is needed and not needed

Unneeded equipment, tools, furniture, etc. are present

Sort
Unneeded items are on walls, bulletin boards, etc.

Items are present in aisleways, stairways, corners, etc.

( Organization )
Unneeded inventory, supplies, parts, or materials are present

Safety hazards ( water, oil, chemicals, machines ) exist

A place for everything and everything in its place

Correct places for items are not obvious

Set in Order
Items are not in there correct places

Aisle ways, workstations, equipment locations are not indicated

( Orderliness )
Items are not put away immediately after use

Height and quantity limits are not obvious

Cleaning, and looking for ways to keep it clean and organized

Floors, walls, stairs, and surfaces are not free of dirt, oil and grease

Shine
Equipment is not kept clean and free of dirt, oil, and grease

Cleaning materials are not easily accessible

( Cleanliness )
Lines, labels, signs, etc. are not clean and unbroken

Other cleaning problems ( of any kind ) are present

 Maintain and monitor the first three catagories

Necessary information is not available

Standardize
All standards are not known and visible

Checklists don't exist for all cleaning and maintenance jobs

( Adherence )
All quantities and limits are not easily recognizable

Stick to the rules

Workers have not had 5'S training

 Sustain
(Self - Discipline)
Daily 5'S not performed

Personal belongings are not neatly stored