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Health Signage & Messaging

Health messaging signage is a labor-free way to inform, organize, and route people where they should be. Depending on the type of establishment you operate, some signs are mandated by government regulations. We'll help you choose the appropriate messaging signage for your business and answer some common questions below.

Handwashing Signs & Timers

Signs that remind employees to wash their hands are required in some areas. Other items here encourage good hand washing habits.

Restroom Signs

Restroom signs will help customers avoid confusion when they need to locate the appropriate bathroom, and they're often required by law.

Menu & Sandwich Boards

A chalkboard menu is a great way to promote your daily specials. Choose from options for attracting and informing customers or for back-of-house operations.

Safety Signs

Necessary to notify guests and employees of unsafe areas and places where safety supplies are kept, there are various safety signs available. Learn more here.

Health Messaging: What You Need to Know

Our messaging signs category can meet a broad range of informational needs, from legally required handwashing signs to timely, informative pieces and marketing options. Menu boards give your business a way to both advertise your menu and showcase a bit of personality to create connections between your establishment and your customers. Health signage can prevent accidents and injuries, while handwashing signs can encourage proper sanitation and reduce the spread of harmful pathogens.

We also carry items to solve specific problems, such as handwashing timers. All these products work together to keep your workers and customers informed about some essential portions of your business. Restroom signs, handwashing signs, and safety signs all can be required by law in some areas, though they're useful everywhere.

Common Questions About Health Signage

What signs am I legally required to post?

The regulations for health signage vary from industry to industry. For example, all foodservice establishments are required to post "Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work" signage in every restroom on the premises. Other commercial enterprises that deal with hazardous materials need safety and warning signs to indicate the degree of danger posed by different materials. Consult the regulatory bodies for your industry to determine which safety signage is required and which may simply be beneficial, but not mandated.

However, even signs that aren't mandated by legal bodies can benefit your business. Signs noting the location of a fire extinguisher can increase response time during an emergency, while signs indicating a deceptive step can decrease the chance customers or workers will fall. Most of our health signs are inexpensive, which means most operators can afford to be careful when it comes to messaging – even one accident prevented makes the sign worth its cost a thousand times over. Consider where in your establishment accidents are most likely to occur and browse the appropriate category for a health sign to prevent them.

Why would I need a handwashing timer?

Proper handwashing prevents the spread of disease and promotes general good hygiene, and a good handwashing must last at least 20 seconds. These handwashing timers are much more accurate than other methods of timing 20 seconds; after all, not everyone sings "Happy Birthday" at the same speed. Keeping a reminder near the sink is a good way to improve compliance amongst employees and guests as well.

Why would I use menu boards?

For foodservice establishments, menu boards give you the ability to change your menu frequently without printing new paper menus each time, or having servers rattle off daily specials faster than your guests can think. Menu boards also can be decorated, regardless of your staff's artistic ability. These give your establishment a bit of personality, much like the décor and naming you've put so much time into. Every step in this direction can establish brand loyalty, which in turn creates repeat customers and a more reliable business model.