Manufacturing & Production · Floor Safety
Production Floor 5S Audit Checklist
Lean manufacturing 5S audit for production floors. Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain.
Moderate
⏱️ 30 min
🔄 Weekly
📄 PDF Available
Safety
Quality
The 5S methodology is the foundation of lean manufacturing. This audit checklist helps maintain an organised, efficient, and safe production floor. ComplyCam has built-in 5S audit tools for digital tracking.
Checklist items
1
SORT — Remove unneeded items from work areas (tools, materials, equipment)
2
SORT — Red tag any items not used in the last 30 days
3
SET IN ORDER — Verify all tools have designated storage locations
4
SET IN ORDER — Check shadow boards and tool organisers are complete
5
SET IN ORDER — Confirm floor markings and labels are visible and correct
6
SHINE — Inspect all machines for cleanliness — check for leaks and debris
7
SHINE — Clean all work surfaces, floors, and equipment
8
STANDARDISE — Verify 5S standards are posted at each work cell
9
STANDARDISE — Check that cleaning schedules and procedure sheets are current
10
SUSTAIN — Conduct 5S score for each area and post results
11
SUSTAIN — Review any deviations and assign corrective actions
12
SUSTAIN — Recognise teams that maintained 5S standards
Frequently asked questions
Does ComplyCam support 5S audits?
Yes. ComplyCam has a dedicated 5S module with pre-built 5S audit checklists, scoring, photo evidence, and trend analysis. Visit the 5S overview page to learn more.
Run this checklist with your team
Schedule, assign, and track Production Floor 5S Audit Checklist tasks. Get real-time compliance data and photo-backed proof of completion.