Visual management of the workplace is as necessary to the overall process as the control documentation. Succesful implementation will install the standards and disciplines necessary to enable abnormal conditions to be identified as they occur, and create an environment where a structured approach to continuous improvement becomes the way of working.

This section identifies points that will need consideration when implementing a Visual Management programme. Although control documentation format may vary from work place to work place, it is important that all other visual controls on the site are standardised. This also includes the display boards used for the control documents.