Contemporary jobs are often characterized by language diversity, which leads to communication challenges. Visual management is a key tool for transmitting information in such a way that they are understandable to every employee, regardless of his language origin.

Pictorial instructions and pictograms

In multilingual environments, traditional text-based instructions can be ineffective. They are often written in a single language, often riddled with technical jargon, making them difficult for non-native workers to understand. This communication gap poses a risk to safety and efficiency, as misunderstanding instructions can lead to errors and accidents.

A perfect solution is pictorial workflow instructions, which, similar to IKEA assembly instructions, present required tasks step-by-step. These instructions are intuitive and easy to understand, significantly increasing the likelihood of correct task completion, especially by foreign-language or inexperienced workers. Stickers and pictograms also provide support for employees, informing them of the most important workplace rules. 

Accident prevention – safety mirrors

The most common cause of workplace accidents is employee misconduct. Therefore, one of the main goals of Visual Management is to ensure that employees follow requirements and procedures to reduce the likelihood of accidents.

Safety mirrors are an excellent solution for effectively reminding employees of the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) in a given area. At the entrance to a hall or a specific area, we display an illustrative illustration of a suitably equipped person with a mirrored foil next to it. Anyone passing by the mirror can see at a glance whether they are wearing all the necessary equipment to work safely in that area.

Stair stickers - step-by-step learning

For example, stickers for vertical steps are becoming increasingly popular with our clients. These stickers allow employees to familiarize themselves with the correct sequence of actions each time they climb the stairs. We produce standard stickers with fire safety procedures and first aid steps, but we can customize the design to any multi-step instruction, according to the client's needs.

Product Validation Templates

Our clients also utilize product validation templates in their production processes. These templates enable product compliance checks directly on the production line, speeding up the identification and elimination of defective components, minimizing the risk of errors and increasing production efficiency.

 

Visual management in a multilingual environment, through the use of pictorial instructions, pictograms, mirrors, and quality control templates, is an effective tool for minimizing errors and increasing efficiency. These solutions help create a safer and more productive work environment for employees of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.