Visual management boards in the SIM process (Safety Inventory and Management)
Visual management boards help organisations move from scattered information to clear, shared visibility.
In the SIM process, this is critical. Safety inventory, inspections and corrective actions must be monitored closely. When this information sits in spreadsheets or systems, it can be overlooked. A visual board brings it into the open.
What is a SIM visual management board?
A SIM visual management board is a structured display that makes safety inventory and risk information visible and actionable.
It typically shows:
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Safety-critical inventory status
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Inspection and audit schedules
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Open risks or incidents
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Corrective actions
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Owners and deadlines
The board is placed where teams meet or work. It is not just a display. It is used to review status, agree actions and track follow-up as part of regular routines.
Its purpose is simple: make safety control visible and easier to manage.
How visual management strengthens the SIM process
Visual management works because it makes important information easy to see and discuss.
Visibility improves control
When inspections, overdue items and open actions are visible, gaps are easier to spot. Teams can respond earlier and reduce risk. Therefore, use Visual tools.
One shared source of truth
Everyone sees the same information. This improves alignment between safety and operations and reduces confusion.
Routine review builds discipline
When the board is reviewed daily or weekly, actions are less likely to be missed. Regular discussion keeps safety priorities active.
Clear ownership drives accountability
Displaying names and deadlines makes responsibility clear. This supports follow-through.
Simple structure supports engagement
A clear visual layout is easier to understand than complex reports. Teams are more likely to use it consistently.
Key benefits of SIM visual boards
Organisations use visual boards in SIM because they make safety management more reliable and proactive.
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Better visibility of safety inventory
Teams can quickly see compliance status and emerging gaps. -
Stronger follow-up on inspections and actions
Overdue checks and corrective tasks are visible until closed. -
Faster response to risk
Issues are identified and addressed earlier. -
Improved communication
The board becomes a shared reference point during meetings and shift handovers. -
Greater accountability
Ownership and deadlines are clear.
Making SIM boards effective
To deliver value, a SIM board must:
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Have a clear purpose
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Focus on key safety measures and actions
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Be updated regularly
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Be reviewed as part of routine meetings
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Have defined ownership
The aim is not simply to display information. The aim is to support visibility, discussion and action.
When safety inventory and risks are visible, they are easier to control — and easier to improve.
Give staff the information they need in a visual way
Add status meters for a visual snapshot
Drive your daily operations
Magnetic status counters show visual status of operations
Visual, interactive and intuitive, at a glance
Visual tools that are exacting and fit for purpose in any setting
Quick and easy to update
Delivering accessible visibility
Make your SIM board interactive to increase team engagement
Providing instant visual reference. Above all, at a glance.
Further examples of our Gemba Boards
SQCLEA board
SQDIPT board with status accessories
SQWP Production board
SQCDP Performance Board
SQDIP manufacturing board
SQDCIP Operations board
Tracking manufacturing performance
Operational Review SQD board
SQCDPI Board
SQCD board
Gemba Performance board
SQDCIP Operations board
Management KPIs for SQDPCP
SQDIMP Tracker board
Modular SQD board
SQCDP Performance board
SQCD board with document holders
SQDP board
SQDC magnetic tiles with status counters
QCDP Performance board
Add status sliders to your SQD board
Performance SQCP board
Supply Chain Weekly Board
Daily Management Board
KPI board with status meters
SQDIMP Tracker board
Customer Services Improvement board
Daily KPI board
Engineering and Quality tracking
SQDCP board
SQDE tracking board
Metric tracking, triple shift
SQPD board
5S & Safety tracking
SQDCP Meeting board
Choose which metrics to track
SIOIA Board
SQCDP Performance Information
SQDCP board
SQDCP meeting board
SQCDP Performance Information
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SQCDP board
SQPD visual management
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Magnetic tiles for flexibility
SQCDP5S board with status tracking
Foundry SQD board
SQDIP for manufacturing
SQDIP Board
SQDIP Board with status sliders
SQKPM board
SQDC magnetic headings
Operations for air travel
Performance obeya
Performance obeya set up
SQDIP board
Custom printed status sliders for SQDIP
Show status with sliders
SQDIP
SQCDPE Performance board
Track your Quality targets
People and Delivery metric tracking
Gemba for retail
SQDIP magnetic tiles
SQDC magnetic tiles
SQACP tracking
Triple shift metrics
HSEQ Performance
SQPIW daily direction setting
SQDIP board
SQCDI Performance board
SQCDP board with document holders
Site scorecard for SQDCP
SQCDE mobile board
Gemba board for air travel
Choose a safety cross
Combine status sliders with dry wipe
Add a graph to chart progress
Utilise colour with SQDP
Make Continuous Improvement visual
Add status meters tracking progress
Track all operations with SQDIPE
SQDIP board with status sliders
Include Environment in SQDC status
Add status sliders to show progress
Track progress with dry wipe status
SQD/5S with magnetic status faces
Document holders keep information safe
Use dry wipe for instant updates
Magnetic labels for your SQD board
Status indicators provide visual updates
Add magnetic status labels
Magnetic status indicator
Set goals. Likewise, update them easily
Safety cross on SQDP board
Status indicator meter for Quality
Our Approach
We create visual management boards everyday. As a result we have plenty of experience. We work for organisations in food production, the power industry, national rail, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, packaging and distribution.
Our team works with a simple idea or sketch and creates a professionally designed layout. This is then turned into a highly functional visual management board.
We offer customised options because we want to create the perfect board for you. So, here are a few examples. We can add magnetic areas or a dry-wipe finish (for use with whiteboard pens). Furthermore, you can choose Red/Green sliders or R.A.G. (Red, Amber, Green) status dials so you can quickly and visually update your board. These are just a few examples of the ways in which our boards can be tailored to meet your needs. You may also be interested in whiteboard overlays that can be used on top of an existing magnetic board.
