So what are the benefits of visual controls? In short, they are visual signals that clearly prompt action, at a glance.
- Visual controls can have specific tasks. For example, Red Amber Green indicators. Each colour demands a different course of action. It could be Stop (Red), Wait (Amber) and Go (Green). Similarly, Take action (Red), Review (Amber) and Complete (Green).
- Visual controls provide strong visual cues. So, often for preventive action to be taken. It can convey when a team member needs to intervene. Likewise, when no intervention is necessary. In addition, it can, for example, prompt a safety check.
- Visual controls are universal communicators that work, at a glance. Such as, universal colour coding.
- Visual controls can be used directly at the point of the process you are assessing. For example, safety checks for equipment.
- Visual controls drive Continuous Improvement across all your processes and systems. So, visual controls are effective in standardisng decisions across your standard operating procedures. Such as maintaining safety standards.
- Visual controls show progress in real time. In other words, they provide a visual snapshot.
- Visual controls can be used for quality standards. Therefore, improve and maintain your quality standards through visual representation.
- Visual controls can help to uphold regulations. Above all, support health and safety.
- Visual controls are an effective way to manage allergen control and segregation. Ultimately, make allergen control visual, visible and accessible in real time.
- Visual controls make your visual management boards engaging, straight forward and easy to use. Therefore, increase functionality of your visual management board.
Red / Green is effective for binary visual controls. Also, add text
Combine visual controls for maximum impact and engagement
Colour coding is simple and visual, at a glance
Red Amber Green – a widely understood visual control
Further Visual Controls Examples
Custom sliders and counters
Custom colours for each 5S zone
Three way RAG status sliders
Custom status dials
Use for visual standards
SOP Food Production board
Show procedures visually
Colour code your Plan Do Check Act
Use graphics to display vital information
KPI board with colour coding
Colour coded PFU tickets
Allergen control status shield
Use images for your Allergen control
Choose your colours
Allergen and Segregation sign
Defect Chart
Mark out your factory space
Floor arrows provide directions
Show rules visually for your team
Station showing correct procedures
Add magnetic status labels
Changing procedures board
Easy to show current status visually
Foreign body procedures
Use in food manufacturing
Red Orange Green face status dials
Use Green Amber Red on your board
Decision Tree for food production
What good looks like
Visual management for quality standards
Floor markings segregate work areas
Quality standards signage
Show, at a glance, defects to avoid
Lockable status indicator dial
Dry wipe magnetic status labels
Red Green status sliders
Process Flow boards are highly visual
External H&S signs
Display your Site Rules
Kitchen equipment shadow board
PPE shadow board
Tim Wood visual board
Custom floor markings for equipment
Waste reduction awareness
Red Amber Green magnetic counters
Hanging status dial
Add status meter with relevant key
Status counters in a range of colours
Colour coded magnetic labels for status
Lockable status indicator shield
Customise your red green status sliders
Use coloured faces for visual updates
Dry wipe and double sided status labels
Double sided magnetic status labels
Magnetic status indicator
Double sided magnetic labels
Magnetic status dials in action
Rainbow percentages status gauge
Low Medium High status indicators
Magnetic status labels
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.
