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5S daily checklist

5S daily checklist

This checklist aids you in staying organized and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. Use it to guide your team through the essential steps of the 5S methodology.

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5S daily checklist

This checklist aids you in staying organized and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. Use it to guide your team through the essential steps of the 5S methodology.

Use this template with Lumiform

  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Get reports and analyse your data
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or Download template as PDF

The 5S daily checklist helps you maintain workplace organization with focused tasks for each of the five principles: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Unlike periodic audits, this daily tool prevents backsliding and embeds 5S practices into your team’s routine. We created this template for manufacturing environments where small daily actions lead to significant improvements.

When a production line experiences frequent delays due to missing tools or cluttered workspaces, this checklist transforms chaos into order through consistent daily habits. According to research published in the Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, companies implementing daily 5S practices report reduction in production delays and decrease in workplace accidents.

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Sort
All unnecessary items removed from the work area?
Only essential items in the designated locations?
Red tags attached to unnecessary items?
Straighten
All items stored in designated locations?
Clearly labeled storage locations?
Aisles and walkways clear of obstructions?
Shine
Work areas clean and free of dirt/dust?
Equipment and tools cleaned and in good condition?
Cleaning supplies available and accessible?
Standardize
Visual controls and instructions present and clear?
Consistent processes and procedures followed?
Workplace organized according to standard?
Sustain
5S audit schedule established and followed?
Team members engaged and committed to 5S?
Corrective actions for 5S issues documented?

Frequently asked questions

What types of workplaces benefit the most from the 5S method?

While 5S is rooted in manufacturing, its principles work well in any environment where organization, efficiency, and safety are priorities. Warehouses, construction sites, and even offices benefit from the structure it provides. If your workplace involves tools, equipment, or repetitive tasks, 5S can streamline operations and minimize waste.

What metrics can I track using data from the 5S daily checklist?

Your 5S daily checklist can track completion rates by department, recurring problem areas, time spent searching for tools, equipment downtime related to organization issues, and safety incidents related to housekeeping. This data helps identify trends and quantify the benefits of your 5S program to justify continued investment.

When is the best time to perform the daily 5S checklist?

The most effective time to perform your 5S daily checklist is either at the end of each shift when workers can restore the area to its standard condition, or at the beginning of a shift when fresh eyes can spot issues. Some organizations do both, with a brief end-of-shift restoration and a start-of-shift verification.

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Ima Ocon
Ima is a writer and editor who specializes in technology, with experience crafting content for companies like Canva and FluentU. She's passionate about startups, remote work, and language learning, as well as the applications of AI in marketing. Currently, she is based in Asia, and she previously studied in Taiwan and Singapore.
This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.