{"id":163,"date":"2025-05-18T23:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T23:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kup.r-a-w.org\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2025-06-02T14:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:54:46","slug":"5s-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kup.r-a-w.org\/index.php\/5s-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"5S Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This checklist is derived from the 5S office worksheet here<\/a>. For each item in the list scale how much of a problem exists. The scale (1-10) is where 1 is low and 5 or more is very high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sort <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sort Through & Discard Unused Items. Distinguish between what is needed and what is not. <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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  • There is a clear criteria for a definition of unnecessary items: __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Unnecessary equipment, storage, furniture etc exist: ___________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Unneeded items of walls, bulletin boards etc exist: __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aisles, stairways and corners are free of items: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Unneeded inventory, supplies or other materials exist (Check draws, cabinets, work surfaces and draw areas). _______<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Set in Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Use signs, labels and colours to create a working environment where everything is to hand and is where it is expected to be. A place for everything and everything in it’s place. <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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    • All items have a specific location: __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shared draws, cabinets, work surfaces and storage areas are clearly labeled and well organised: __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Personal draws, cabinets, work surfaces and storage areas are clearly labeled and well organised: __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • All items are placed in the proper location: _________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Aisle ways, workstations and equipment locations are identified: _________<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Shine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Cleaning is a method of inspection. Look for hidden defects. Routine discipline maintaining a clean and organised workspace. <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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      • Equipment, computers, draws, cabinets, work surfaces and storage areas are clean: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Clinical waste, other rubbish and recyclables are collected and disposed of correctly: _________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Emails and Paper are filed daily: _______<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Shared areas are cleaned and maintained regularly: ________<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Standardise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Standardise the rules to make 5S a habit. Prevent an area from having abnormal operating conditions. <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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        • Specific cleaning and organising tasks have been developed and assigned for all work areas: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Staff are trained and understand 5S procedures: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 5S Standards are clearly displayed: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Visual management tools identify if work is complete: ________<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Sustain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Sustaining plans are developed to ensure accountability. Sticking to rules (self discipline). <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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          • Everyone is involved in improvement activities: ________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Standardised cleaning and work procedures are followed: _______<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 5S Documentation and instructions are current: _______<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 5S Audits are completed regularly: _______<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Scoring is between 0 and 4. where scale of 0 = 4, 1=3, 2=2, 3=1, 4=1 and 5=0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Category <\/td>Scale<\/td>Score<\/td><\/tr>
            Sort<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
            Set in Order<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
            Shine <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
            Standardise<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
            Sustain<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
            Total<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Areas Checked:



            <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
            Audited by: ________________ Date: _____________<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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