I think we all know the importance of posting warning messages, but when is it too much? I recently read an article posted by Forbes.com that read “Only a moron would try to wash her daughter in a washing machine; or shake hands with the business end of a chainsaw; or light a match to check the contents of a gas tank.” Although these warnings are geared toward consumer use products, what about warning messages in your facility? Some say you can never be too safe. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry, right?

Seton is here to help you create the perfect safety sign for your needs with Custom Safety Signs. So whether you want to remind a person to save their eyes by wearing goggles while working or not to hold the wrong end of a chainsaw, we can help you do that. Visit Seton.com to Design Your Own sign online and make your work facility a little safer.

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No matter how damaged and dirty your property looks right now, you can make it look fresh and clean again with a few simple changes. Use the list below and you can quickly transform your property into a tidy and good-looking area that you’ll be proud to show off to your customers, clients or residents.

• Replace faded traffic and parking signs. Fresh signs not only look good, but they’ll also be easier to see, increasing driver and pedestrian safety. High-Intensity reflective signs are extra visible, especially at night. Plus, they meet Federal MUTCD regulations.
• Keep new signs looking great for longer. It takes time and money to replace signs. Not only for the price of the signs, but in time and labor to install them too. When ordering new signs, get them with a clear protective layer like SetonUltraTuff™. This outside layer keeps signs from fading in the sun and lets you wipe off graffiti without scrubbing. Plus, SetonUltraTuff™ coated signs carry a lifetime guarantee.
• Repair or replace bent or rusty sign posts. If buying new posts, upgrade to the flexible style that pops back into place if it gets hit.  This saves you the hassle of repeatedly replacing posts that get run over.

• Get rid of broken concrete parking curbs and speed bumps. Replace them with plastic or rubber versions. They won’t chip or fade, which means you won’t have to keep repainting them all the time.
• Repaint parking lot stripes. Nothing makes a parking lot look fresh faster than a new coat of parking lot striping. Hire a professional to stripe the lot for you, or buy a striping machine and striping paint and re-stripe it yourself.
• Make sure your parking lot is safe. Use barricade tape or orange cones to block off unsafe areas from vehicles or foot traffic. Set up crosswalk signs that tell drivers to take caution and to show people where it’s safe to walk.
• Protect landscaping. Bushes, grass and trees are expensive. After you’ve replaced any dead or severely damaged ones, be sure to protect them with security posts or bollards. They’ll keep unruly drivers from running them over and the snow plow from damaging them next winter.
• Keep smoking areas tidy. Hang “No Smoking“or “Smoking Allowed” signs in outdoor break areas or at entrances. Install bins or receptacles for people to safely and cleanly discard their cigarette butts.

• Discourage trespassers and vandals. Post signs to let vandals and other miscreants that you’re watching. This cuts down on graffiti, littering, dumping and other property damage.
  

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Seton offers a wide variety of signs, posts and pavement products to keep your property, clean

and attractive.  Learn more about how and where to use these products by taking the virtual parking lot tour at seton.com.

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Smoking bans are legislated and enforced by state and local government. Since there is no universal federal law on no smoking, following the right protocol can become very confusing.  Smoking regulations vary state by state. Some states have comprehensive no-smoking laws already on the books, while some states are still catching up.  As of July 2010, 29 states and Washington D.C. have passed laws that prohibit smoking in almost all public places and workplaces which also include restaurants and bars.

Some states have specific no-smoking signs that are required by state law. Size, color, material and wording are not consistent from state to state.  Penalties, violations and tickets are common to enforce smoke-free bans.  Be confident you are complying with your specific state’s laws and don’t have to worry about fines.  Seton offers Smoke – Free Signs available for your state and come in several sizes and styles to meet the needs of your state’s regulations.

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On July 1, 2010 the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act will take effect. Kansas workplaces, bars and restaurants will become smoke-free.  Effective July 1, 2010, businesses that prohibit smoking will be required to post signs that have the international no smoking symbol and state that smoking is prohibited by state law. Now will there be penalties if someone does not follow this new law? …of course! Kansas government has decided to enforce this by local law enforcement.  Fines, for owners/operators and smokers:

• 1st violation = not more than $100
• 2nd violation within 1 year = not more than $200
• 3rd and additional violations within 1 year = not more than $500 per violation
• Each individual smoking in an establishment where smoking is prohibited is a separate violation for the business.

Additionally, Smoking will be prohibited within 10 feet of any doorway, open window and air intake of establishments where smoking is prohibited. Businesses may choose to allow smoking in outdoor areas that are at least 10 feet from doorways, open windows and air intakes.

Source: http://www.kssmokefree.org/index.html

Look out for more information from Seton on Kansas going Smoke Free (July 1st) and Wisconsin (July 5th) as well!

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No Smoking policy is a very serious subject.  Usually there is very little humor involved at all. When I came across a funny no smoking sign it was a bit refreshing. Anyone who follows policies and updates on smoking bans can relate to this! I love how the signs are meant to be funny but still show the seriousness of promoting and following no smoking policies.  Enjoy!

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Taken from the Unofficial DMV Guide™, here are just a few of the more bizarre traffic, parking and driving rules from around the country.

Alabama

Apparently ‘Bama is an acronym for Blunt All Motorist Adventures, for officials there have inexplicably made it illegal to drive while blindfolded.

Alaska

Contrary to public opinion roof racks are not specifically designed for skis, snowboards and cocker spaniels. Or at least not in Alaska, where authorities have found it necessary to declare it illegal to tether a dog to the roof of a car.

Arkansas

Think twice while in Arkansas if you harbor an unflagging passion for cold cut sandwiches and honking your car horn. Arkansas authorities have deemed it illegal to blare a car horn where ice cold beverages or sandwiches are served after 9 p.m.

California

No matter how luxuriously comfortable that divided highway may look, it is illegal in Eureka, California, to use a road as a bed.

Connecticut

No need to get your Lexus Sport Luxury Sedan painted blaze orange. Hunting from cars in Connecticut is illegal, even during deer season.

Georgia

Going on an intuitive hunch that teeter-totters and cars don’t mix, officials in Dublin, Georgia, have made it illegal to drive through playgrounds.

Kentucky

Make sure your canine does not harbor a weird fetish for tailgate lights or trailer hitches while in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. You’ll be fined if your pet molests a vehicle.

Maine

Be careful about Jonesing for a Bavarian Cream while in South Berwick, Maine. You’ll be ticketed if you park in front of Dunkin Donuts.

Maryland

Keep in mind while traveling through Rockville, Maryland, that the streets there are rated G. If you possess a PG-17 vocabulary, take the bypass. Swearing from a vehicle in Rockville is considered a misdemeanor.

Missouri

If you are a horn-honking hooligan you better be carrying your vehicle’s bill of sale if you have the nerve to toot your horn while in University City, Missouri. Officials there have wisely made it illegal to honk the horn of someone else’s car.

Nevada

To prevent any literal interpretation of Reno’s No Standing signs, authorities there have made it illegal to place a bench or chair in the middle of the road.

New Jersey

Arbor Day requires careful planning in Blairstown, New Jersey, for local officials there have made it illegal to plant trees in the middle of the street.

North Carolina

In North Carolina, it is illegal to drive through a cemetery if you’re not there to dig a grave or bury someone. So if you intend to visit the grave of a loved one bring really powerful binoculars.

Ohio

In Canton, Ohio, people wearing roller skates cannot share the streets with cars. And yes, this applies even during the “couples only” skate.

Oregon

In Oregon you need to be not only alert for state troopers with speed guns, but also with stop watches. For you can be ticketed if you leave your car door open longer than is deemed necessary.

South Carolina

There’s a good reason why automakers don’t manufacture models named the Dodge Dumpster or the Lexus Litterbin. For in Hilton Head, South Carolina, it is illegal to store trash in your vehicle due to rat problems.

West Virginia

Virginia may be for lovers, but West Virginia is for meat lovers. Officials in the Mountain State have deemed it perfectly legal for anyone to scavenge road kill.

If you have traffic and parking rules you need to enforce in your area, consider signs from Seton to convey your message.  Seton offers a wide variety of traffic and parking signs for roadside, driveways and parking lots.

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Kevin Lessin a former Merill Lynch broker is selling an antique Wall Street sign which dates from somewhere between the 1890s and 1920s. It’s blue and white porcelain with a wrought iron frame.

He bought the sign several years ago from an antique collector and until recently had it posted on eBay.  For now the street sign is on loan to the Museum of American Finance in Manhattan – but not for long.

On June 22, Christie’s will auction off the sign that once stood at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets. Christie’s estimates that the sign could sell between $60,000 and $80,000. But some serious Wall Street memorabilia collectors speculate that the bids could go as high as $125,000.

Wall Street got its name from the early Dutch settlers of New York who built walls during the 1600s to form the boundaries of their colony. By 1900 most of the country’s major financial corporations had their offices there. Today, the corner of Wall and Broad Streets is the symbol of commerce, financial trading and the American economy.

If you want to own the Wall Street sign go to Christies.com and place your bid.

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Spring and summer are the driving seasons for teens. With proms, graduations and vacation outings teens are on the road more than any other time of the year.  National Youth Traffic Safety Month is observed each May in an effort to educate, engage and empower teens and their parents to practice safe driving and to encourage their friends to do the same.

Safe Driving Tips for Teens

• Limit passengers: Too many people in the car can be distracting for new drivers.
• Know your car: It’s important to know ahead of time where your controls are and how they work. This includes headlights, wipers and turn signals. Fumbling for unfamiliar controls can cause accidents.
• No calls, no texts: If you absolutely have to call or text, safely pull over to the side of the road first or ask your passenger to do it for you.

Safe Driving Tips for Parents

• Know when they’re ready: Don’t force teens to drive if they’re uncomfortable with the idea. On the other hand, don’t let teens coerce you to let them drive if you think they’re not mature enough to handle the responsibility.
• Teens need practice: It’s important teens practice under your supervision as much as possible for you to give feedback. Practice all driving scenarios including crosswalk safety, school bus safety, railroad crossing safety and how to yield.
• Lead by example: Follow the rules of the road and teens are likely to do the same.  Stop at all stop signs, observe speed limit signs and adhere to all parking sign regulations.

To learn more about National Youth Traffic Safety Month visit NOYS.

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According to the Americans with Disabilities Act – It is required that all new construction of places of public accommodation, as well as of “commercial facilities” such as office buildings, be accessible. Elevators are generally not required in facilities under three stories or with fewer than 3,000 square feet per floor, unless the building is a shopping center or mall; the professional office of a health care provider; a terminal, depot, or other public transit station; or an airport passenger terminal.

Take the first step in identifying your facilities accessible points, rooms and exits.  Seton carries a wide variety Braille Signs, Accessible Signs and ADA Compliant Signs!

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National Pet Week (May 2-8) was jointly founded in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the AVMA Auxiliary to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine.  National Pet Week has become widely celebrated throughout the United States.  The 2010 theme for National Pet Week is “Pets and People—Healthy Together,” promoting the importance of exercise for people and pets.  According to the American Obesity Society, 65% of adult Americans are overweight or obese,  and 44% of dogs and 57% of cats in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

So a great way if you didn’t already celebrate with your pet is exercising with them.  Maybe try a new route in your daily walk or a dog park in the area.  Keeping your pet safe should always be your number one priority whether its in your own home or out in public. Be aware of Pet Control Signs in your area and check for them when entering a new surrounding.  If your area needs more messaging Seton has the signs to relay your message.  Source: http://petweek.org/index.cfm

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