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How Real-Time Displays Can Help You Maintain Manufacturing Compliance Across Multiple Shifts

Written by Gregg Forsberg | Jan 9, 2025 11:34:20 AM

Every delay in communication can mean a compliance violation, a costly fine, or worse—loss of life. With billions lost annually to workplace safety violations, manufacturing regulatory compliance isn't just a checklist; it's a lifeline for businesses.

But how do you ensure compliance is seamless across shifts, teams, and workflows? 

Real-time displays—the modern solution to age-old manufacturing challenges. 

These dynamic screens deliver instant updates, integrate compliance tracking with production data, and even enhance workforce training—all without disrupting operations.

Let’s look into how real-time displays are transforming manufacturing regulatory compliance. 

How Real-Time Displays Keep Compliance on Track Across Shifts

Suppose it’s the middle of a busy production day, and a new safety regulation comes into effect. The update is buried in an email chain or stuck in a supervisor’s notebook. By the time it’s communicated to everyone, the whole manufacturing setup is already scrambled.

Doesn’t sound good, right? There is a better alternative. 

Here’s a scenario: A bright, bold message appears on real-time digital displays across the floor to alert every worker—whether they’re starting their day shift or wrapping up the night. Everyone knows exactly what regulations need to be followed, why it matters, and how to act on them. 

But what are these real-time displays anyway? 

Think of real-time displays as the modern answer to the old bulletin board for your manufacturing. But instead of static messages pinned up late, they provide real-time and dynamic updates. You can install them anywhere in your manufacturing plant. 

Real-time displays can showcase critical information like:

  • Compliance updates and new regulations
  • Safety protocols and reminders
  • Shift-specific instructions
  • Machine status or maintenance alerts

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Making Safety a Priority With Real-Time Updates

Safety starts with communication, and communication thrives on clarity.” 

In manufacturing, workplace safety is a critical concern, as any lapses can disrupt operations and jeopardize employee well-being.

That’s where real-time displays can play a vital role in reducing the chances of manufacturing accidents. Wondering how?

Connected to IoT sensors and centralized dashboards, these digital screens deliver real-time updates across your manufacturing operations, including safety protocols.

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Simply input the necessary guidelines, and employees across shifts receive instant notifications about gear, kits, or safety measures. 

For example, if day-shift workers enter a restricted area without PPE, a real-time display instantly alerts them, reducing the risk of accidents. 

Even for night shifts, these displays can adapt and showcase updated emergency routes or alert teams about ongoing maintenance.

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Customizing Compliance Messages for Every Shift

Let’s face it—manufacturing isn’t a one-size-fits-all operation, and the same goes for safety and compliance. Each shift has its own dynamics, from varying workloads to unique compliance requirements. 

When it comes to securing manufacturing regulatory compliance across shifts, it requires a customized approach. 

Example: Your night shift employees are handling a critical machine upgrade, with their task being completely different from the day shift workers. In a scenario like this, you need different compliance updates for both shifts, and real-time displays are the perfect tool for the job. 

You can schedule, customize, and showcase different manufacturing regulatory compliances 24/7 with the help of real-time displays. Examples of these would be updated safety protocols, restricted zones, and machine status—making sure workers know exactly what’s happening without confusion.

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Bringing Compliance and Production Data Together Seamlessly

Did you know that 74% of manufacturers struggle with maintaining compliance due to disconnected data systems? When compliance tracking and production data exist in silos, miscommunication and inefficiencies are bound to happen. 

This lack of control over data can happen in your manufacturing too. And you definitely wouldn't want that. This is where real-time displays play a big role for businesses. 

With integrated real-time displays, workers can see live maintenance schedules, equipment status, and compliance checklists—all on one screen. This eliminates the need to cross-reference multiple systems and ensures no safety standard is overlooked.

Moreover, real-time displays can track production metrics alongside compliance data. For instance, they can alert workers if production speeds exceed safe limits. This helps to ensure both efficiency in production and manufacturing regulatory compliance.

Want to experience the difference real-time displays can make? Book a demo today.   

Training Your Workforce the Smart Way With Real-Time Displays

Training employees on compliance in busy manufacturing environments can be daunting. Juggling protocols, dos and don’ts, and maintaining efficiency isn’t easy. But what if you had a personal assistant—like a real-time display—to handle it all? 

Here’s a workplace scenario: A new operator is going to be onboarded. Instead of lengthy manuals or waiting for a supervisor's availability, real-time displays can provide the operator with step-by-step instructions directly at the workstation. This will help the operator to do his work without missing a single instruction. 

Moreover, real-time displays can also showcase visual guides for machine operation, PPE usage, or emergency procedures. They also provide visual reminders of new safety regulations or common compliance mistakes during shifts. This makes guidance easier for employees to retain. 

When you integrate compliance updates into daily workflows with real-time displays, you can maintain manufacturing regulatory compliance while keeping operations smooth.

Also Read: Why Digital Signage is a Game-Changer for Manufacturing

L Squared: Your Partner in Manufacturing Regulatory Compliance

Here’s the summary: Integrated with IoT systems, real-time displays enhance safety by providing live alerts about equipment malfunctions, PPE compliance, or emergencies. 

The benefit? Reducing risks on the factory floor.

For manufacturers seeking to maintain compliance across multiple shifts, L Squared offers unparalleled expertise with real-time displays and digital signage.

With a reputation trusted by Fortune 500 companies, L Squared delivers quick deployment, customizable dashboards, and 24/5 live support to keep your team aligned, safe, and efficient. 

With L Squared's expertise, your manufacturing floor can stay compliant, safe, and efficient. Ready to make the leap? Reach out to L Squared today.