5S checklist for the workshop

Review the five steps in order. Tick, and note where effort is needed.

§1. Sort

• 01Is there tools or material on site that has not been used for a long time?
• 02Can something be scrapped, sent to storage or passed on to another station?
• 03Are there old items, test pieces or scrap lying around and taking up space?

§2. Put in order

• 01Do frequently used tools have a fixed place close to the machine?
• 02Is the placement or behaviour around it unusual?
• 03Can you find what you need without searching?

§3. Systematic cleaning

• 01Has the machine been cleaned of chips and debris after the last task?
• 02Are there signs of wear, leaks or loose parts found during cleaning?
• 03Have measuring tools been cleaned and stored correctly?

§4. Standardise

• 01Is there a shared, written agreement on how the station should look?
• 02For new colleagues or apprentices where things should be?
• 03Is the edge smooth, serrated or notched?

§5. Self-discipline

• 01Are the four preceding steps repeated as a fixed routine — not just during visits or inspection?
• 02Is there a fixed day or time when the 5S check is reviewed?
• 03Do you report back yourself if something falls back into disorder?