5S is an improvement process to eliminate the waste that originates from a poorly organized workplace/area. It is the basic tool and foundation stone of a Lean manufacturing, TPM, TQM or any process improvement activity within an organization. Without 5S practice, an organization cannot succeed in improving the product & process quality.
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5S full form in Japanese and English language
- Seiri or Sorting out
- Seiton or Set in Order or Organize
- Seiso or Shine or Sweep
- Seiketsu or Standardize
- Shitsuke or Sustain or Self Discipline
1s 2s Audit Checklist
1s Audit Checklist
1S Meaning: Seiri – Sorting Out (Disposal of unwanted items)
It helps to segregate necessary & unnecessary items and eliminates unwanted items.
- Unwanted (unidentified) items not to be on Floor (scrap of paper, tools, parts, bins, chips, oil etc.). Nothing on the top of the rack, under the table , under / behind the machine, between the Machines & similar places etc.
- Disposal System: Old drums, Grinding Sludge, Paint Sludge, used oil, used consumables, Welding rod, cutting tools, electric wires, R/M end piece, Scrap, Hazardous waste etc. is disposed off at a regular interval.
- No storage of unused/ excess parts like raw material, bought out parts, finished goods etc., Hold Material waiting for decision (rejection, rework).
- No storage of old machines , equipment’s, old standards (not in use) , old drawings/parts/documents (obsolete), not in use items like old furniture, old racks, material handling equipments, old equipments, utility items inside the factory premise.
- No Mix up of different type of parts, No mix up of OK (Wanted), Rejected (Unwanted) Parts, Rusty & dusty material, no broken bins, hardware / tools mixing, machine accessories, maintenance spares, Red bins on all Machines & daily clearance.
1s audit checklist with scoring criteria:
2s Audit Checklist
2S Meaning: Seiton – Set in Order – Organize – Systematic Arrangement
This step essentially means arranging items in a systematic way, for easy accessibility and using them in the best order.
- “There is a Place for every thing & Every thing is in its place”. Locations for storage of the parts, Documents, tools , equipment / Machine & spares etc. are clearly defined with Visuals. Route card & Identification tags on all Parts.
- Bin / parts Arrangement in Bin’s & trolleys etc. (No zig zag placing & no different type of bins each other inside / Top). Right component in right containers/pallets/ Bins/ Trolleys etc.
- Gangways are clearly marked (no zig zag movement of man & material), Gangways & Jogging track (wall side) are free of material / bins, Outside area should be clear, no jam. trolleys, bins, parts etc.
- Availability of Work Standard/Control plan & PFD, Daily machine check sheet, setup approval part availability, in-process report, WI, Gauges, Machine data sheet, Data display boards are available & updated.
- 5S Zones are marked, Roles and Responsibilities are defined, Zone specified documents (1S/2S score, Skill matrix, Safety chart etc.) are updated and maintained.
2s audit checklist with scoring criteria:
3s Audit Checklist
3S Meaning: Seiso – Shine – Sweep (Shine everything-cleaning.)
This step makes the workplace neat & clean by eliminating dirt, dust & other foreign matter.
- Almirah, racks drawers, cupboards, tables, fans, lights are visible and clean, window glass, machines, machines spares, Jig/Fixture, Tools/Dies, Containers/pallets are clean and free from damages.
- No documents are pasted on walls, glasses, machines. No gum/tape adhesive marks on glasses, wall & machines.
- Machines are Clean & Clear (scrap, leakages of water, oil, gas, air, coolant etc.). Machine CLIT activity are done as per daily machine checklist, material handling equipment are clean, Jig & Fixture, Gauges are clean, free from dust & damage.
3s audit checklist with scoring criteria:
Other Safety Check points
- PPEs Use ( Shoes, Gloves, Goggles etc.). No Floor damage, Fire extinguisher are available.
- No Loose Wiring & Pipe.
- No M/C cover & panel open.
- Safety guard on moving parts.