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QR Code Signage
Posted by Anita Bihun on
A few years back, many of us were introduced to scanning a QR code as a way to get linked to an online restaurant menu. Fast forward to 2022, and QR Codes are now widely used for a variety of reasons, some of which include; commerce, vaccination status, and in tracking. Simply put, a QR Code is a camera readable optical label, that can contain information once scanned. QR code signs are a type of smart signage and stands for Quick Response. They come in various forms ranging from a small decal to a large outdoor sign. These signs can...
How To Apply An Adhesive Vinyl Decal
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Vinyl Decals, Stickers, Adhesive Tags, Vehicle Lettering…. We’ve heard and done it all !Regardless of what you call them………applying Adhesive Vinyl Decals requires a series of steps to ensure the decal adheres correctly.Please see below, for a video showing how to apply both a Vinyl decal and a pre-masked Vinyl number.For more information and for all your Vinyl Decal and Vinyl Lettering / Numbering requests, please contact Travis@westernsafeysign.com
No Idling Signage – An Environmentally Friendly Reminder
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A visual ‘No Idling’ sign is a simple but effective reminder to make vehicle operators aware by posting a decal on a vehicle dashboard or a “No Idling” sign in the garage or outside the building. With the recent rise in gas prices, many businesses are concerned how this increase will impact their operations. One tried and true way to help alleviate increased fuel costs is to >>> Turn the engine off when the car isn’t moving.Vehicles needlessly running and burning fuel can add to your fuel bills tremendously. One easy way to cut fuel consumption is to avoid unnecessary idling....
COVID Signage - Proof of Vaccination
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With the Covid-19 pandemic being a part of our lives for 2 years now, new words have come into our everyday vocabulary which we really never wanted to have……. pandemic……covid-19……government restrictions……..proof of vaccination…… What does this all mean for my business safety and signage requirements? With safety in mind, more and more workplaces are requiring people to provide proof of vaccination via a QR Code. COVID-19 proof of vaccination is a reliable way to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination history. Many businesses are increasingly considering asking both customers and employees for proof of vaccination as part of their...
Plant Safety Signage
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If you’ve ever worked in a manufacturing plant, you’ve no doubt come to appreciate the many safety signs that direct, advise and warn you while navigating the workplace. Plant safety signage provides the visual communication needed for safety and direction. While safety signage is often the highest priority, sometimes other required signage can go missed and unordered. Taking proactive steps in addressing a missed signage opportunity, in a best-case scenario, can prevent an accident. With that in mind, below are the most typical types of manufacturing plant signs: Exit / Evacuation signs First Aid, Eye Wash, AED Station Signs High...
Gender Neutral Signage - Embracing our Diversity
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Gender Neutral Signage helps to play a role in building a more accepting culture that acknowledges our diversity in public spaces. Inclusivity and understanding are essential building blocks for creating this culture. The growing demand for signage that doesn’t discriminate will only increase in the coming years. With that in mind, companies have implemented inclusivity onto their signage in the following ways: By Adding Gender Neutrality, that doesn’t enforce gender binaries to their signs. For Example: While the adult pictogram depicting a half female, half-male figure appears in many gender-neutral signs, this pictogram is unclear and could trigger, as it implies...
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QR Code Signage
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How To Apply An Adhesive Vinyl Decal
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No Idling Signage – An Environmentally Friendly Reminder
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COVID Signage - Proof of Vaccination
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Plant Safety Signage
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Gender Neutral Signage - Embracing our Diversity
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