6S CHECKLIST

AREA: DATE:

SORT SET IN ORDER SHINE STANDARDIZE SUSTAIN SAFETY

Total Score
# of Questions
Average Score

(SCORING GUIDELINES
0 1 2 3 3.5 (4) 4.5 (5)
ZERO EFFORT SLIGHT EFFORT MODERATE EFFORT MINIMUM ABOVE AVERAGE OUTSTANDING
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL RESULTS (3 RESULTS
AUDITS)

SORT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS score

1) Only the required spare parts, materials, WIP, etc. are present at the workstation.
Items not required to make the current product are removed from the workplace.
2) Only the required tools are present at the workstation. Items not required to make the
current product are removed from the workplace.
3) Only the required paperwork is present at the workstation. Out-dated or otherwise
unnecessary posters, memos, announcements, reports, etc. are removed from the
workplace.
4) Only the required equipment is present at the workstation. All obsolete, broken or
unnecessary equipment, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the
current product is removed from the workplace.
5) Only the required furniture is present at the workstation. All broken or unnecessary
chairs, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the current product is
removed from the workplace.
SET IN ORDER ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS
6) Locations for containers, boxes, bins, WIP, materials, etc. is clearly defined by
painted lines and properly labeled (part number, quantity, etc.).
7) Tools have a designated storage location that is within reach of the operator.
The location is properly labeled and tools can easily be identified if absent.
8) Paperwork is properly labeled and has a clearly defined and labeled location that is
visible to the operators and away from work surfaces.
9) Equipment is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a
properly identified location. Critical maintenance points are clearly marked.
10) Furniture is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a
properly identified location.
SHINE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS
11) Containers, boxes, bins, etc. are clean and not cracked, torn, or otherwise damaged.
They are neatly stacked.
12) Tools are kept clean and in good working order. Where possible, tools are stored in a
manner to keep them clean and free from risk of damage.
13) Paperwork is not torn, kept clean and protected from dirt.
14) Work surfaces (machines, workbenches, dies, and other equipment including
electrical boxes) are clean and painted.
15) Floors are free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, hardware, empty boxes, packaging material,
etc. Drains (if required) are properly located and unclogged.
16) Walls, partitions, railings, etc. are painted and kept clean.
17) There is a schedule showing times, frequency and responsibilities to clean areas of
the workplace such as windows, corners, walls, doors, top of cabinets, etc.
18) All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and is readily available when needed.
 6S CHECKLIST
SCORING GUIDELINES
0 1 2 3 3.5 (4) 4.5 (5)
ZERO EFFORT SLIGHT EFFORT MODERATE EFFORT MINIMUM ABOVE AVERAGE OUTSTANDIN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL RESULTS (3 G RESULTS
AUDITS)

STANDARDIZE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE

19) Tools, equipment, paperwork, furniture, etc. are stored neatly in designated areas
and are returned immediately after each use.
20) Documents are labeled clearly as to contents and responsibility for control and
revision. The date and revision number are clearly visible.
21) Equipment maintenance records are visible and clearly state when maintenance last
occurred and when next maintenance is scheduled.
22) Product waste (e.g. shavings, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently and
often cleaned up and removed from the workplace.
23) Preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the workplace meets 6S
guidelines (e.g. systems that do not allow waste to accumulate such as containers to
collect product debris from machines).
24) The results of the previous audit are posted and clearly visible to the entire team.
25) Areas for improvement identified during the previous audit have been completed.
SUSTAIN ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS
26) A member of Management has participated in a 6S activity such as an audit or other
activity within the past 3 audit periods.
27) Recognition is given to teams who get involved in 6S activities.
28) Time and resources are allocated to 6S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly clean-
up time, 6S team leader, etc.)
29) All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. are assigned 6S activities to be
completed at least once/week.
30) The team took the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that were not
identified during the last 6S audit.
SAFETY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS
31) Work areas requiring personal protective equipment are clearly labeled.
32) All personal protective equipment is maintained in sanitary and reliable condition
and is properly stored in an easily accessible and labeled location when not in use.
33) Fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment are prominently
displayed and are unobstructed.
34) Equipment safety concerns are clearly identified. Safety guards are painted, in good
working condition and provide adequate protection.
35) Stop switches and breakers are highly visible and located for easy access in case of
emergency.
36) Tripping dangers such as electrical cables, etc. are removed from standing/walking
areas.
37) Working conditions are ergonomically friendly. Tools are stored at appropriate
heights, lift assist devices are provided where necessary, etc.
38) The work environment satisfies the requirements of the work being performed.
Lighting (brightness and color), air quality, temperature, etc.
39) The workplace layout accomodates easy exit in case of emergency.
40) Walkways and vehicle paths are clearly identified and unobstructed. Exits are clearly
labeled and unobstructed.
 6S Scoring Guidelines

SCORE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

There has been no 6S activity in this work area
0 Zero Effort
related to this criteria.
Any 6S effort is probably the work of 1-2 people.
1 Slight Effort There is no organized effort and plenty of
opportunity for improvement.
Some attempts have been made to implement 6S,
2 Moderate Effort
but efforts are temporary and/or superficial.
The entire team is working on improving their 6S
3 Minimum Acceptable Level implementation. Previous improvements are
becoming standardized.
The level of 6S in the work area is excellent.
3.5 Above Average Results Although there is still room for improvement, the
workplace is becoming world-class.
Sustained Above Average After 3 consecutive scores of 3.5, a score of 4 may
4
Results (3 audits) be awarded.
The level of 6S in the work area is world-class, a
4.5 Outstanding Results showcase for the industry. 6S is fully
institutionalized in the workplace.
Sustained After 6 consecutive scores of 4.5, a score of 5 may
5
Outstanding be awarded.
Results (6 audits)

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(5)
ANDING
(6 AUDITS)

ORE

ORE

ORE
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ANDING
(6 AUDITS)

ORE

ORE

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AREA: Work Area DATE: 10-Jul-06

SORT SET IN ORDER SHINE STANDARDIZE SUSTAIN SAFETY TOTAL

Total Score 10 4 4 1 5 9 33
# of Questions 5 5 6 3 5 10 34
Average Score 2.0 0.8 0.7 0.3 1.0 0.9 1.0

SCORING GUIDELINES
0 1 2 3 3.5 (4) 4.5 (5)
ZERO EFFORT SLIGHT EFFORT MODERATE EFFORT MINIMUM ABOVE AVERAGE OUTSTANDING
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL RESULTS (3 RESULTS (6
AUDITS) AUDITS)

SORT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE

1) Only the required spare parts, materials, WIP, etc. are present at the workstation.
2
Items not required to make the current product are removed from the workplace.
2) Only the required tools are present at the workstation. Items not required to make the
1
current product are removed from the workplace.
3) Only the required paperwork is present at the workstation. Out-dated or otherwise
unnecessary posters, memos, announcements, reports, etc. are removed from the 4
workplace.
4) Only the required equipment is present at the workstation. All obsolete, broken or
unnecessary equipment, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the 2
current product is removed from the workplace.
5) Only the required furniture is present at the workstation. All broken or unnecessary
chairs, shelves, lockers, workbenches, etc. not required to make the current product is 1
removed from the workplace.
SET IN ORDER ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE
6) Locations for containers, boxes, bins, WIP, materials, etc. is clearly defined by
1
painted lines and properly labeled (part number, quantity, etc.).
7) Tools have a designated storage location that is within reach of the operator.
1
The location is properly labeled and tools can easily be identified if absent.
8) Paperwork is properly labeled and has a clearly defined and labeled location that is
0
visible to the operators and away from work surfaces.
9) Equipment is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a
2
properly identified location. Critical maintenance points are clearly marked.
10) Furniture is clearly identified (numbered, named, color coded, etc.) and placed in a
0
properly identified location.
SHINE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE
11) Containers, boxes, bins, etc. are clean and not cracked, torn, or otherwise damaged.
1
They are neatly stacked.
12) Tools are kept clean and in good working order. Where possible, tools are stored in a
2
manner to keep them clean and free from risk of damage.
13) Paperwork is not torn, kept clean and protected from dirt. N/A
14) Work surfaces (machines, workbenches, dies, and other equipment including
N/A
electrical boxes) are clean and painted.
15) Floors are free from dirt, debris, oil, parts, hardware, empty boxes, packaging
0
material, etc. Drains (if required) are properly located and unclogged.
16) Walls, partitions, railings, etc. are painted and kept clean. 1
17) There is a schedule showing times, frequency and responsibilities to clean areas of
0
the workplace such as windows, corners, walls, doors, top of cabinets, etc.
18) All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and is readily available when needed. 0
 6S AUDIT CHECKLIST
SCORING GUIDELINES
0 1 2 3 3.5 (4) 4.5 (5)
ZERO EFFORT SLIGHT EFFORT MODERATE EFFORT MINIMUM ABOVE AVERAGE OUTSTANDING
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL RESULTS (3 RESULTS (6
AUDITS) AUDITS)

STANDARDIZE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE

19) Tools, equipment, paperwork, furniture, etc. are stored neatly in designated areas
1
and are returned immediately after each use.
20) Documents are labeled clearly as to contents and responsibility for control and
N/A
revision. The date and revision number are clearly visible.
21) Equipment maintenance records are visible and clearly state when maintenance last
N/A
occurred and when next maintenance is scheduled.
22) Product waste (e.g. shavings, containers, liquids, wrappers, etc.) is consistently and
0
often cleaned up and removed from the workplace.
23) Preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the workplace meets 6S
guidelines (e.g. systems that do not allow waste to accumulate such as containers to 0
collect product debris from machines).
24) The results of the previous audit are posted and clearly visible to the entire team. N/A
25) Areas for improvement identified during the previous audit have been completed. N/A
SUSTAIN ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE
26) A member of Management has participated in a 6S activity such as an audit or other
1
activity within the past 3 audit periods.
27) Recognition is given to teams who get involved in 6S activities. 1
28) Time and resources are allocated to 6S activities (e.g. designated daily/weekly clean-
1
up time, 6S team leader, etc.)
29) All operators, team leaders, supervisors, etc. are assigned 6S activities to be
0
completed at least once/week.
30) The team took the initiative to make improvements to the workplace that were not
2
identified during the last 6S audit.
SAFETY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS SCORE
31) Work areas requiring personal protective equipment are clearly labeled. 0
32) All personal protective equipment is maintained in sanitary and reliable condition
2
and is properly stored in a easily accessible and labeled location when not in use.
33) Fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment are prominently
0
displayed and are unobstructed.
34) Equipment safety concerns are clearly identified. Safety guards are painted, in good
1
working condition and provide adequate protection.
35) Stop switches and breakers are highly visible and located for easy access in case of
0
emergency.
36) Tripping dangers such as electrical cables, etc. are removed from standing/walking
1
areas.
37) Working conditions are ergonomically friendly. Tools are stored at appropriate
1
heights, lift assist devices are provided where necessary, etc.
38) The work environment satisfies the requirements of the work being performed.
0
Lighting (brightness and color), air quality, temperature, etc.
39) The workplace layout accomodates easy exit in case of emergency. 2
40) Walkways and vehicle paths are clearly identified and unobstructed. Exits are clearly
2
labeled and unobstructed.

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 6S Scoring Guidelines

SCORE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

There has been no 6S activity in this work area
0 Zero Effort
related to this criteria.
Any 6S effort is probably the work of 1-2 people.
1 Slight Effort There is no organized effort and plenty of
opportunity for improvement.
Some attempts have been made to implement 6S,
2 Moderate Effort
but efforts are temporary and/or superficial.
The entire team is working on improving their 6S
3 Minimum Acceptable Level implementation. Previous improvements are
becoming standardized.
The level of 6S in the work area is excellent.
3.5 Above Average Results Although there is still room for improvement, the
workplace is becoming world-class.
Sustained Above Average After 3 consecutive scores of 3.5, a score of 4 may
4
Results (3 audits) be awarded.
The level of 6S in the work area is world-class, a
4.5 Outstanding Results showcase for the industry. 6S is fully
institutionalized in the workplace.
Sustained After 6 consecutive scores of 4.5, a score of 5 may
5
Outstanding be awarded.
Results (6 audits)

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT DATE

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5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

0.0

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