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Shadow boards save space and extend the lifespan of equipment. They reduce time spent searching for items and curb losses. In addition to guiding users as to when to replenish certain items. They offer an effective organisation and storage system for any environment. At Seton, we offer a large range of foam shadow boards, including shadow board fixings and accessories to meet your unique needs of your workplace.

You can rely on quick deliveries straight from our UK hub to your door. So, whether you need to organise your cleaning equipment, set up stations for PPE necessities, or equip a multi-functional gear station for visitors, we have you covered.

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5S Shadow Boards – Everything You Need to Know


Shadow boards can help to lengthen the life of your cleaning equipment, as well as saving you time and money. Firstly, products are kept off the floor, reducing the possibility of damage being caused to them. Secondly, 5S shadow boards help to quickly identify missing products, negating the need to constantly purchase lost or misplaced cleaning items.

However, not everything lasts forever. We therefore have available colour-coded cleaning station products to make it quick and easy for you to replace individual elements as and when needed.

With our custom 5S shadow boards, you can establish a cleaning equipment storage and identification system that suits your needs. This helps your workplace to adhere to 5S methodology and efficiency, by ensuring that you always know where cleaning equipment can be stored and found.

Each 5S shadow board has a selection of cleaning product shadows printed onto it and is supplied with hygienic plastic hooks or holders with which to secure products to the board.

What Does 5S Mean?


Originating in Japan, the 5S initiative aims to boost efficiency in a business. The five Ss are:
  • Sort.

  • Set in order.

  • Shine.

  • Standardise.

  • Sustain.


Our 5S shadow boards simplify the implementation of these principles. The 5S method:
  • Organises a workplace.

  • Makes it safer.

  • Increases efficiency.


What are the key benefits of Seton’s 5S Shadow Boards?


  • Our boards are designed with 5S and Lean manufacturing environments in mind.

  • Header sign makes the board easily visible around the workplace.

  • Boards are supplied pre-drilled and with the relevant equipment fixings.

  • Shadow panels clearly show that products are missing.

  • Available in 5 colours.

  • Choice of sizes and cleaning equipment available to suit all environments.


How do I choose 5S Shadow Boards for my business?


Many workplaces use a variety of 5S shadow boards as they cover everything from cleaning and fire safety to first aid and PPE stations. To determine which 5S shadow boards your business needs to execute the relevant 5S principles, you must assess the risks and requirements of each area or zone.

5S Shadow Boards for cleaning equipment

All businesses use cleaning equipment and will therefore benefit from cleaning station 5S shadow boards. Here, you need to consider the size of the space and the type of work activities performed within it.

Large, open warehouse spaces, for example, need more than one cleaning station with cleaning equipment that includes a wet floor warning sign, broom, mop, bucket, and dustpan. A small office kitchen, on the other hand, may only require a single cleaning station with essential cleaning equipment such as a broom, brush and dustpan.

Businesses are easily able to keep track of their cleaning kit inventory with a cleaning products organiser. Thanks to 5S shadow boards, staff can immediately spot when something is being used or is out of stock. It also helps employers track:

How frequently cleaning equipment is being used, and if more than one cleaning station is needed in a specific area.
How well employees implement 5S principles when using a cleaning products organiser.
When changes to a company’s 5S method are needed, such as the placement of a cleaning products organiser.
Any theft or overuse of a cleaning kit.

5S Shadow Boards for Fire Stations

As with a cleaning kit and cleaning products organiser, all workplaces require at least one fire extinguisher. By using 5S shadow boards, employers use the 5S method and 5S principles to promote safety in the workplace.

These 5S shadow boards for fire extinguishers work in much the same way as a cleaning products organiser. They show when a fire extinguisher is in use or not, and streamline maintenance and replacement.

5S Shadow Boards for PPE Stations

In many industries, it is important for workers to wear PPE to keep them safe and healthy. Proper storage of PPE before and after use is essential. Our 5S shadow boards for PPE stations help employers with the planning and implementation of a 5S method and 5S principles. They reduce the time that staff spend looking for items, decrease losses, and guide users when to replenish items.

To optimise the implementation of 5S principles, employers should use designated 5S shadow boards for different types of PPE. For example, a waistcoat shadow board can be used for high-visibility jackets and an ear protection shadow board for ear defenders.

Our 5S shadow boards for PPE storage boxes help prevent cross-contamination in risky environments such as dusty warehouses and laboratories, or when mounted close to a cleaning kit or cleaning products organiser.

Here, at Seton, you will find a shadow board that covers all your workplace needs. We even have a shadow board for traffic cones to help manage busy loading docks.

How do 5s shadow boards improve workplace organisation?


Cleaning shadow boards or 5S shadow boards improve productivity by reducing the time spent on searching for equipment. For instance, Seton’s Mop, Bucket, Squeegee & Floor Stand Shadow Board Kit is ideal for floors. Colour coding for specific areas prevents cross-contamination, making it suitable for healthcare environments.

Our shadow boards for cleaning equipment also include simpler options for smaller workspaces such as the Dustpan and Brush Cleaning Station Shadow Board. This works well in areas with limited waste. Choose between a stocked or unstocked option for a straightforward cleaning solution.

Shadow boards make traceability easier with assigned storage spaces. Empty spots show when an item is in use or missing. This allows companies to assign responsibilities for equipment. Traceability is especially important when it comes to emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers.

Seton’s Foam Fire Extinguisher Shadow Board is a highly visible presentation that immediately attracts attention. It offers storage of fire extinguishers off the floor. The Seton fire extinguisher shadow board shows which fires you can and cannot use the specific device for. This means that users gain all the required information at a glance in a fire emergency.

Our wall-mounted retractable barriers help you cordon off an area when processes are running or in the event of an emergency. Depending on the nature of your work activities, you can mount a first aid station or eye wash kit close to this shadow board for safety and preparedness. First aid eye wash is especially important in some industrial and chemical setups.

In most industrial workplaces, employers need to provide suitable PPE to protect their workers. Seton’s customised PPE station and PPE storage solutions cater for all eventualities.

What are shadow boards made from?


Our shadow boards are made from 10mm thick foamed PVC, making them lightweight yet robust. What’s more, the boards are supplied pre-drilled for quick and easy mounting to walls or other flat, upright surfaces. Foam shadow boards are easy to move when layouts change. They offer a viable solution for dynamic workspaces.