The SmartSign Blog keeps its eye on many aspects of the security industry: technology, trespassing, and surveillance, to name a few. Along with our extensive collection of regulatory updates and news stories, our most popular contributions include posts about video surveillance, QR codes, and theft prevention. SmartSign’s security website provides a diverse range of security signs like Private Property, No Trespassing, Security Camera, Authorized Personnel Only, and Beware of the Dog signs. But not all of our signs have a bite to them. Our focus is on helping consumers, business owners, and employees stay alert, informed, and well-protected.
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Deterring Illegal Handicap Parking: Prevention Over Increased Fines
Angered at illegal handicap parking, disabled drivers take to the streets – issuing friendly reminders to able-bodied drivers to respect the law (Courtesy of IdahoStatesMan). July 30, 2012 — In the ongoing war against illegal handicap parking, Illinois legislators have signed into law two new bills to further discourage the unethical practice. The bills addressed […]
How to Identify Phony Fire Extinguisher Inspectors
Creative custom signs can be a good way to let fake inspectors know that you’re on to them. (via MySafetySign.com) July 25, 2012 — In recent years, cities throughout the country, from California to New Jersey, have become plagued by phony fire extinguisher inspectors. Â The con is simple. First, pretend to be a fire extinguisher […]
Your Friday Five: Drugs, Projection, and the Loneliest Sign in Canada
Museum featuring American signage has new home The American Sign Museum now has a new, larger home in Cincinnati. At 20,000 square feet, the new space is more than four times as large as the old one and cost about $3.3 million. The new location also gives the museum space to accommodate both new additions […]
Political Signage Problematic in Some American Towns
Sign vandalism and illegal removal keeps voters from being informed about their options at the ballot (via ShippingLabels.com). June 21, 2012 — The prevalence of campaign signage for the upcoming election season has led to vandalism, stricter DOT enforcement, and legal causation throughout the United States. While placing campaign signs along roadsides and in private yards […]
OSHA Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Whistleblowers
OSHA’s Whistle Blower Protection Program (via SmartHR) June 18, 2012 –The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is increasing efforts to protect whistle blowers who speak out against employer negligence on workplace hazards. Ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment by complying with OSHA’s health and […]
Protection measures increase with urban biking
Signs like the one above keep cyclists safe and promote a bike-friendly environment. (Via BicycleSigns.com) June 14, 2012 — Despite the changing demands of urban life, one aspect has seemed to consistently thrive: bike riding. Despite navigating dangerously congested traffic and among hustling crowds, urban bike riders are still determined to pedal their way around. In […]
Friday Five — Signs of the Times
Friday, June 8, 2012 —Â Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a ban on texting while driving on June 1, but the regulations are still some of the most lenient in the country. Ohio is the 39th state to issue such a ban. In other states, all cell phone use while driving is considered a primary offense. […]
