5S Audit Checklist for IT Server Rooms

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Audit Point Yes No N/A Comments
Unneeded equipment and cables removed from server room
Obsolete documents and manuals eliminated
Set in Order
Audit Point Yes No N/A Comments
Equipment, racks, and cables are labeled and arranged systematically
Access to critical equipment is clear and unobstructed
Shine
Audit Point Yes No N/A Comments
Server room, floors, and surfaces are clean and dust-free
Cable management and server racks checked and cleaned regularly
Standardize
Audit Point Yes No N/A Comments
Clear and consistent labeling standards are followed
Standard procedures for cable management and equipment storage in place
Sustain
Audit Point Yes No N/A Comments
Regular audits and trainings are scheduled and conducted
Ownership for monitoring 5S is defined and communicated