# Shop Floor Housekeeping Checklist (Daily, Weekly and Monthly Cleaning Audit) > Source: https://netray.co/tools/shop-floor-housekeeping-checklist > Publisher: Netray (netray.co), AI and integration engineering for ERP and manufacturing systems. > Section: Free Tools ## Short answer A tickable housekeeping and cleaning checklist grouped by daily, weekly and monthly frequency, with critical safety items flagged and a score you can export. ## Category ehs-workforce ## Audience - Production supervisor - EHS manager - Lean coordinator ## Tool **Kind:** checklist **Groups:** #### Daily (every shift) **Items:** **Text:** Aisles, walkways and emergency exits are clear and marked **Critical:** true **Text:** Spills, oil and coolant are cleaned up immediately and drip sources reported **Critical:** true Chips, swarf and dust are removed from machines and floor around them Waste bins, scrap bins and chip containers are emptied before overflowing Tools are returned to shadow boards or tool carts **Text:** Fire extinguishers, eyewash stations and first aid kits are accessible and unobstructed **Critical:** true Materials and pallets are stored in marked locations, not in aisles **Text:** Machine guards are in place and workstations are free of loose items **Critical:** true **Text:** Floor is free of trip hazards such as cords, hoses and loose parts **Critical:** true Workbenches are wiped down and only needed items are on them #### Weekly **Items:** Floor is swept or scrubbed in all work areas, including under and behind equipment Coolant levels and condition are checked and sumps are skimmed **Text:** Dust collection filters and extraction hoods are inspected and emptied **Critical:** true Floor markings, aisle lines and safety signs are visible and not worn **Text:** Storage racks and shelving are tidy and loads are stable **Critical:** true Red-tag area is reviewed and tagged items are dispositioned Lighting is working and fixtures are clean Restrooms, break areas and locker areas are clean and stocked **Text:** Flammable liquids are in approved cabinets with lids closed **Critical:** true #### Monthly **Items:** Overhead pipes, beams, lights and ledges are dusted or cleaned Drains, sumps and spill containment are cleaned and inspected Machine exteriors and electrical cabinet exteriors are deep cleaned **Text:** Combustible dust accumulation is checked on surfaces and ducts **Critical:** true **Text:** Hazardous waste containers are labeled, dated and within storage limits **Critical:** true 5S audit is completed and scores are posted for each area Unused equipment, jigs and materials are removed or relocated Corrective actions from the last audit are verified closed **Scoring Note:** Score each area as the percent of items ticked. Treat any unticked critical item as an immediate action, regardless of the overall score. ## Content **Intro:** A housekeeping checklist keeps the shop floor safe, findable and ready to run. Use this one for daily walk-throughs, weekly cleaning and monthly deep-clean audits, tick what passes, and export the result as a record. **Sections:** #### How to use the checklist **Body:** Print or open the list at the start of each shift and walk the area in a fixed route. Tick items that pass and leave failures unticked, noting what needs action. Critical items relate to fire, slips, guarding and chemical storage, and should be fixed on the spot. Review the weekly and monthly groups on a set day so they become routine rather than a pre-audit scramble. **Bullets:** - Assign one named owner per area - Walk the same route in the same order - Record failures and the person responsible with a due date - Post area scores where the team can see them #### Why housekeeping and 5S go together **Body:** Housekeeping is the cleaning and order part of 5S: sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain. The daily group covers shine and set in order, the weekly group supports standardize, and the monthly audit is how you sustain. Poor housekeeping leads to slips, fire risk from dust and oil, lost tools and defects from contamination, so it connects safety, quality and productivity. #### Regulatory context **Body:** In the United States, OSHA general industry rules on walking-working surfaces, exit routes and fire protection cover many housekeeping basics, such as clear exits and dry floors. Other countries have equivalents. This checklist is a practical tool and does not replace a site safety assessment or your legal obligations. Combustible dust and flammable liquids may have specific requirements for your industry. #### Common mistakes **Body:** Checklists fail when they become a tick-box exercise. Avoid pencil-whipping by rotating auditors, take photos of failures, and track repeat findings to a root cause such as a missing storage location or a leaking machine. Keep the list short enough to finish in about ten minutes per area. **Cta:** If audit findings sit in paper files, Netray can help route housekeeping and safety findings into your ERP or EHS workflow and summarize trends with a private AI layer. **Faq:** #### How often should shop floor housekeeping be audited? **Answer:** Check critical items every shift, run a fuller cleaning list weekly and do a formal 5S or housekeeping audit monthly. High-risk areas with dust, oil or chemicals may need more frequent checks. #### What is included in a shop floor cleaning checklist? **Answer:** Clear aisles and exits, spill and chip removal, tool return, bin emptying, machine and bench cleaning, storage order, and periodic deep cleaning of overhead surfaces, drains and filters. #### Is this the same as a 5S audit? **Answer:** It overlaps. This list focuses on cleaning and order. A 5S audit scores all five S elements, including sort and sustain. There is a separate 5S audit checklist on this site. #### Can I customize the items? **Answer:** Export to Excel or PDF and edit the list to match your site, adding machine-specific or chemical-specific items. ## Search terms shop floor housekeeping checklist, shop floor cleaning checklist, manufacturing housekeeping checklist, 5s cleaning checklist, daily housekeeping audit, workshop cleaning checklist --- Talk to an engineer: https://netray.co/contact?intent=erp_ai | Machine catalog: https://netray.co/agent/catalog.json