Occupational Health & Safety Policy Statement
Outdoor signs are an invaluable advertising instrument, but often, they suffer from bad design. Designers try to stuff too much content into these outdoor signs without considering target audiences or the amount of time a consumer has to read the sign when passing by. These flaws can be easily avoided by a business if they take the time to hire a company that understands the medium that they are working with. Vital Signs has been working with outdoor signs for many years and understands how to produce ones that will work. We’ve all seen horrible outdoor signs. Law firms often suffer from this. They are so focused on trying to stuff all of their names, pictures of their staff, the specific problems they can fix, and their company contact info that they flood their outdoor signs and they become...
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Neon signs often receive a negative reputation that results from a series of myths about this form of signage. Naturally, these myths about neon signs are incorrect and have no substance behind them. Vital Signs feel that it is important to dispel these improper myths that harm the reputation of neon signs, because we feel that this type of signage is a great way for a business to advertise and that they shouldn’t be scared to use it. The first myth about neon signs is that they consume a lot of energy. No they don’t. Before 1990, yes, but now they use less energy than a standard 75-watt bulb as a result of technological advancements in power transformers and the technology behind neon signs. The second common myth is that neon gas and argon gas are harmful and deadly...
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The overall goal of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) at Vital Signs is that injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable. We apply OH&S standards and directives, define organizational accountabilities, provide necessary resources and training, manage performance and minimize risk to employees, contractors, visitors and the community. RESPONSIBILITY: Vital Signs Management Actively manages OH&S Approves and ensures compliance with local policies, standards, rules and procedures Integrates OH&S functional plans into the Business Plan Vital Signs Workers Complies with OH&S programs Participates actively in OH&S initiatives Participates in investigation and root cause determination of OH&S incidents Develops and supports the implementation of local OH&S policies, standards, rules, procedures and programs POLICY Responsibility Everyone is responsible for his/her own health and safety. Managers have to provide the right management systems and are accountable for managing OH&S performance....
Read MoreOutdoor Signs Help You Reach New Customers
Are you considering investing in a new set of outdoor signs for your business? You are making a great choice. Here at Vital Signs we create outdoor signs and we understand why they are one of the best ways to advertise your business. Not only do outdoor signs provide effective advertising, they also help you reach new customers that you wouldn’t normally have access to. Why are outdoor signs effective? Outdoor signs are generally placed near roads, near a competition’s business, or in other strategic locations. However, if you have a compelling outdoor sign, customers are more likely to discuss your ad with other people. Word of mouth is still a powerful tool for generating exposure that businesses would be foolish to forget. If one consumer posts a picture of your interesting outdoor signs onto Facebook, then, suddenly the...
Read MoreThe Evolution of the Signs
For as long as humans have needed to advertise products, signs have existed to aid them in their mission. Signs are an effective way to advertise an item to a potential market. However, like all forms of advertising, signs have evolved over time. Vital Signs is a full-stop sign company and we are ready to help you understand the ins and outs of the sign industry. Originally, signs started off very basic. Their designs revolved around two wooden posts and a board. An individual’s message would be painted on the sign and there wasn’t much more to it than that. Over time, advertising became more complex and individuals wanted to compete amongst each other in an effort to secure the sale. Impact of Competition on Signs Like any industry, competition fuels innovation. This concept holds true even in the...
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Sign Design
Every sign must pass through the sign design process on its way to becoming complete. Vital Signs has created a strict sign design process that allows for the creation of high quality and visually appealing signs. Step 1 of the Sign Design Process: The Consultation Before the creation of a sign, a consultation is necessary. This is an important step in the sign design process because it allows us to meet with you, discuss your needs, address them, and to charge full-steam into the project itself. Step 2 of the Sign Design Process: The Design Once we have agreed upon general design elements, our team will present you with concepts for your signage using the latest software. You will choose which one you like the best and we will move forward to the actual creation of your sign. Step...
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