5s Audit Methodology

Prepared By:-

Rameshs Upadhe

We suggest scoring methods as :-a) Scores will be given in the range of 1 - 5.

It is suggested to give 1 - 5 ratings for:-I. Systems AvailableII. Actual work practices followedIII. Personal habits.

A Systems available.

11 5S Detailed Structure & Roll out plan , Displays5S Detailed Structure & Roll out plan , Displays

22 Training of All employees & Awareness for 5STraining of All employees & Awareness for 5S

335S Methodology for Each S is defined & 5S Methodology for Each S is defined &

maintainedmaintained

44Progress status as per Roll out plan & scope for Progress status as per Roll out plan & scope for

Continues improvementContinues improvement

55 Sustaining methodology & motivation techniquesSustaining methodology & motivation techniques

Scoring Method:- Range 1 - 5

B Actual work practices Followed:-

The identified problems can be sub categorized as follows:-

1) Minor

2) Major

3) Critical

Definition for defining criticality:-

a) Minor - All C class items, all non production small items like sockets, O rings etc., General waste e.g.. Polythene bags, wooden waste, paper waste etc.

b) Major - All A & B class production items, tools & equipments, fixtures, material movement trolleys & equipments etc.

c) Critical – Leakages around hydraulic equipments, hazardous waste not disposed properly, unsafe conditions etc.

The criteria for defining Minor problems are:-The criteria for defining Minor problems are:-  

ScoresScores No. of Problems identifiedNo. of Problems identified

11 13 and above13 and above

22 9 to 129 to 12

33 6 to 86 to 8

44 3 to 53 to 5

55 0 to 20 to 2

The criteria for defining Major problems are:-The criteria for defining Major problems are:-  

ScoresScores No. of Problems identifiedNo. of Problems identified

11 5 & above5 & above

22 44

33 33

44 1 to 21 to 2

55 00

The criteria for defining Critical problems are:-The criteria for defining Critical problems are:-  

ScoresScores No. of Problems identifiedNo. of Problems identified

11 3 & above3 & above

22 22

33 11

44 00

55 00

The scoring methodology could be summarized as follows:

0 – Needs Substantial Improvement1 – Not Evident2 – Evident3 – Significant4 – Complete5 – Sustaining

C Personal habits:-

I. 5S Awareness training is understood II. Everybody knows his responsibility &

role to playIII. General things such as use of PPE,

appearance, uniform, etcIV. General discipline about time, work, etcV. Sustaining is done without any effort