This is a 5S audit checklist for an office or service environment. There are a total of 20 evaluation criteria spanning the 5S principles. Each criteria will be evaluated against a five-point scale (1=we constantly deviate; 5=flawless, no deviations ever). The maximum possible score is 100 divided into five scoring bands: 81-100: Excellent 61-80: Good 41-60: Fair 21-40: Poor 1-20: Very Poor This 5S audit form can be applied generally to all office or supporting functions. You may change the audit criteria to suit your specific environment. Start auditing your office 5S performance today and map out an actionable plan based on the audit findings! To download this complete audit form, visit: http://www.oeconsulting.com.sg

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5S Audit Checklist
for Office Environments
5S Audit Checklist for the Evaluation of Office or
Service Environments
This audit form consists of 20 performance criteria based on the 5S
principles for the evaluation of office or service environments.

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Contents
Summary of 5S Principles
5S Audit Checklist
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Summary of 5S Principles
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5S Principles
Sort
Set In OrderShine
Standardize
Sustain

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What is 5S?
Principles General Description
1S Sort
Remove what is not needed and keep
what is needed
2S Set in Order
Arrange essential items in order for
easy access
3S Shine
Keep things clean and tidy; no trash or
dirt in the workplace
4S Standardize
Establish standards and guidelines to
maintain a clean workplace
5S Sustain
Make 5S a habit and teach others to
adhere to established standards

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5S Audit Scoring
1 5432
We constantly
deviate
Flawless, no
deviations ever
For each audit or evaluation criteria in the next five slides,
assign a score from 1 to 5:
There are a total of 20 questions. You may change the questions
to suit your workplace environment.
The maximum possible score is 100.

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5S Audit Checklist
1S: SORT Score
1
All documents and materials on desks and in
drawers are used daily or weekly. 1 2 3 4 5
2
All documents and materials in the cabinets are
used monthly. 1 2 3 4 5
3
All documents are filed correctly or are
consistently cleared away at the correct time. 1 2 3 4 5
4
All filing procedures are clear and available and
in the location where they are used. 1 2 3 4 5
Sum 1st S:

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5S Audit Checklist
3S: SHINE Score
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People looking for frequently used objects
always find what they need. 1 2 3 4 5
10
Everybody knows how to clear away
unnecessary objects. 1 2 3 4 5
11
Employees themselves keep work spaces and
floor organized and free of clutter following set
rules.
1 2 3 4 5
12
At the end of the day, all desks and work tables
are empty. 1 2 3 4 5
Sum 3rd S:

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5S Audit Checklist
5S: SUSTAIN Score
17
Stocks and deviation from stocks are visible at
a single glance (within 30 sec.). 1 2 3 4 5
18
There are no documents, maps, office supplies
on the floors or cabinets. 1 2 3 4 5
19
Suggestions for improvement are drawn up
regularly; responses are prompt, within one
week.
1 2 3 4 5
20
Everybody always sticks to agreements on
workplace organization. 1 2 3 4 5
Sum 5th S:
Sum of all S’s:

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Score Meter Example
720
85
Area: Human Resource Department
5S Rating : Excellent
Last Updated : Dec 22th, 2016
Comments: Keep up the good work!
Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent
1 20 40 60 80 100

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Radar Chart of Office 5S Performance
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Sort
Set In Order
ShineStandardize
Sustain
Monthly 5S Performance

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5S Monthly Trend Performance
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Jan-16 Feb Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec
2016 Monthly Audit Results
Score Goal

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Office 5S Audit Checklist & Results

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About Operational Excellence
Consulting
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