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SmartSign donates all-gender restroom signs to Long Island Children’s Museum

At SmartSign, we’re no stranger to being advocates for all-gender restroom signs. We have donated our signs to hundreds of schools, universities and nonprofit organizations. We want to be able to create a safe place for all gender identities and alleviate any confusion people may have when going to the restroom. Beth Ann Balalaos, the […]

Workplace illnesses and injuries continue to decline

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 27th that workplace illnesses and injuries continued to decline in 2015. The current rate of 3.0 total injuries per 100 full-time workers compares favorably with 3.5 injuries per 100 workers in 2010, and 4.6 injuries per 100 workers in 2005. It is the lowest rate of workplace […]

New OSHA injury and illness tracking rules effective January 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration already requires employers to record workplace injuries and illnesses in an OSHA log. That’s been the standard for decades now. Now, the revised OSHA rules require most employers over 250 employees, and employers in high-risk industries with 20-249 employees, to report workplaces injuries and illnesses electronically. This workplace injury […]

SmartSign donates disabled parking signage to Boy Scout

At SmartSign, we pride ourselves in being a force for good in the community and helping out wherever we can. We have donated thousands of signs to various schools and nonprofit organizations such as the Wounder Warrior Project, TakeNoBullies, Transportation Alternatives and the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. So, it was a no-brainer when […]

MyDoorSign supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

At SmartSign, not only do we take pride in being a top sign retailer, but also in being a leader in community service. We’ve donated thousands of dollars in signs to schools and nonprofit organizations, and have been a long term supporter of traffic safety efforts and the rights of disabled people. This month, we […]

Why are there so many obvious warnings on products?

Everyone has seen those slightly silly warning labels. “Do not tip or rock vending machine.” “Caution: Coffee is hot.” “Warning: choking hazard.” And sometimes you wonder, just why are these warning labels everywhere? The short answer is, “because it’s the law.” Under the law, product manufacturers have three major obligations to their customers: (1) design […]

Regulatory notes: California requires all single restrooms to be gender-neutral

California has recently changed its laws regarding restroom signage. Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law on September 29th that requires all single-toilet restrooms to be designated as gender-neutral. Effective March 1, 2017, the following will change: All single-user restrooms in government facilities, businesses, and other public accommodations are to be changed to all-gender facilities. […]

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