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Go Green With Custom Signs - The Sign Shed
Go Green With Custom Signs
Planet-friendly Signage With the green agenda high on the list of every set of corporate objectives, making sure that your business operates in an environmentally friendly and energy efficient way doesn’t... Read more...
Are first aid signs really necessary? - The Sign Shed
Are first aid signs really necessary?
Why first aid signage is a necessity for your business If you’re a business owner, you’ll no doubt be aware that there are plenty of regulations regarding which signs are... Read more...
Why signs reminding people to wash their hands are so important - The Sign Shed
Why signs reminding people to wash their hands are so important
Why washing your hands signs are so important We’re all aware that we should wash our hands at certain points in time: before handling food, after handling raw meat, after using... Read more...
Semiotics and signs: why do we use the colours we do? - The Sign Shed
Semiotics and signs: why do we use the colours we do?
Why are safety signs coloured the way they are? When it comes to health and safety signs, you’ll no doubt notice that different types of signs have different shapes: triangular or... Read more...
Which safety signs should you have in your pub? - The Sign Shed
Which safety signs should you have in your pub?
Safety signs for your pub As a pub landlord or landlady, you’ll know that your customers (and your employees) aren’t always as predictable as you’d like. Your pub is likely... Read more...
The cultural significance of signs - The Sign Shed
The cultural significance of signs
The study of signs in folklore The history of signs and signage is a complex and fascinating topic; from blue plaques indicating the homes of important historical and cultural figures,... Read more...
Signs and psychology - The Sign Shed
Signs and psychology
Is your signage in tune with your mood? Recent research has shown that so called ’emotionally intelligent’ signage is much more effective than signage that is not sensitive to human... Read more...
Is your signage ready for the winter? - The Sign Shed
Is your signage ready for the winter?
Prepare your outdoor signs for the cold weather Depending on whereabouts your business is based, you may already have experienced some of the winter weather that has swept across parts... Read more...
Signcraft: what makes the perfect sign? - The Sign Shed
Signcraft: what makes the perfect sign?
The art of signcraft - making the perfect safety sign Since this blog started, we’ve talked a great deal about both the visual and functional effectiveness of signs. But what... Read more...
Are your health and safety signs big enough? - The Sign Shed
Are your health and safety signs big enough?
Does size matter when it comes to safety signs? No business buys health & safety signs as decorative items: they’re there to be noticed. Some businesses may be tempted to... Read more...
Four signs for the home - The Sign Shed
Four signs for the home
Safety signs for homeowners We see signs everywhere. Some are providing warnings, some are giving directions and some are offering us instructions or presenting us with useful information. Your home... Read more...
Safety on the farm: How signs can help agricultural workers - The Sign Shed
Safety on the farm: How signs can help agricultural workers
Safety on the farm: How signs can help agricultural workers Few areas are as dangerous as a farm. Agricultural operations often utilise vast amounts of land, dangerous chemicals and machinery.... Read more...