Work instruction
Is the approved instruction available for this job?
Look for: Record the identifier and revision at the workstation.
Free LPA Audit Templates
Industry-specific Layered Process Audit checklists—ready to deploy across manufacturing sectors.
Start with the question
A useful checklist asks for evidence.
Use these examples to discuss what a good check looks like in your process. Agree the requirement and the evidence before putting a question on the schedule.
Process setting
Does the displayed setting match the approved setup?
Look for: Record the observed value and the specified range.
Follow-up
Has the previous finding been addressed?
Look for: Inspect the action taken and the evidence used to confirm it.
See a sample finding report
- Requirement
- The current approved instruction must be available at the station.
- Observation
- The sample station displayed an earlier revision for the job being run.
- Response
- Assign the responsible person, replace the outdated copy and investigate how it remained in use.
- Verification
- Record the follow-up check, current revision and evidence that the document-control gap was addressed.
Illustrative training example, not a customer result.
Estimate your audit workload
For a simple starting estimate, multiply the number of areas by checks per area per week and minutes per check.
3 areas × 5 checks × 10 minutes = 150 auditor-minutes per week.
This example covers one layer and excludes travel, preparation and follow-up. Add the other layers and shifts, allow time to act on findings, and use the risk and requirements of your process to choose the cadence.
Audit Checklists by Industry
Industry-specific Layered Process Audit checklists—ready to deploy across manufacturing sectors.
Template qualification: These templates are starting points, not certification, regulatory compliance, or customer-approval guarantees. Validate each checklist against your own processes, applicable standards, customer requirements, and authorities before use.
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15 checkpoints•ISO 9001
General Manufacturing
Universal checkpoints for safety, 5S, standard work, and quality verification—ideal for job shops and mixed-model factories.
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15 checkpoints•OSHA 1926
Construction Safety
OSHA-aligned: fall protection, PPE, excavation, scaffolding, and field operations safety.
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15 checkpoints•IATF 16949
Automotive (IATF 16949)
FAI, Control Plans, SPC, APQP/PPAP compliance for Tier 1 & 2 suppliers.
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15 checkpoints•AS9100D
Aerospace (AS9100)
FOD prevention, FAI, Nadcap, counterfeit prevention, flight-critical traceability.
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15 checkpoints•ISO 13485
Medical Device (ISO 13485)
DHR, cleanroom controls, process validation, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
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15 checkpoints•HACCP / FSMA
Food Safety (HACCP)
CCP monitoring, allergen control, SSOPs, temperature/cold chain, FSMA compliance.
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15 checkpoints•AWS D1.1
Welding & Fabrication
AWS D1.1, WPS/PQR, welder qualification, pre/post-weld inspection.
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15 checkpoints•IPC-A-610
Electronics Assembly
ESD protection, IPC-A-610, solder paste, component traceability, AOI standards.
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15 checkpoints•OSHA PSM
Chemical Processing
OSHA PSM, batch records, raw material control, process hazard analysis.
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15 checkpoints•FDA cGMP
Pharmaceutical (GMP)
cGMP compliance, batch records, equipment qualification, environmental monitoring.
What Makes These Templates Different
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Binary Questions
Clear yes/no with specific pass/fail criteria
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Photo Evidence
Choose the evidence appropriate to each checkpoint
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Configurable Layers
Use L1 daily, L2 weekly, and L3 monthly as a common starting example
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Corrective Actions
Record the finding and agree the responsible person
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