Informational posters are a valuable tool in promoting desired methods and practices in the workplace. Organizational methods such as 5S are easy to promote through such posters, which provide a quick visual reminder and reference for employees. There are many companies that produce such posters commercially, but you can also make your own easily.
Use bold, contrasting colors on the poster to give it visual interest and draw the eye. 5S posters are meant to act primarily as reminders, so they will only work if they are made highly visible and easy to spot at a distance. Try to make the overall poster visually distinctive enough that it's easy to recognize at a glance, even if the text and headers are obscured.
The first step in a successful 5s program is to train your employees so they understand what a 5s program is; what the benefits are; and what they need to do. Having 5s posters in each work area, reminding employees of what 5s involves and the benefits they can expect, is a good way to reinforce your training.
In addition to creating your own custom 5S posters, a Varitronics poster printer is a valuable tool in other areas. For example, it can be used to create training aids that can be used right on the shop floor, or in the field, in locations were a PowerPoint presentation can't be used. Posters and signs are an excellent way to communicate safety rules, start up procedures, and to post information about upcoming events.
