Governments and the business community in Toronto and the GTA are slowly beginning to think about how to reopen the economy, what businesses to open first and most importantly how to keep the infection rates of Covid-19 low as we reopen. As you consider reopening your business following Covid-19, you will also want to prepare for appropriate safety signage to keep your staff and your customers safe. Here are some of the signs your may want to consider having in your business:
Wall and Window Decals
Window Decals are made from thin Vinyl that can stick to many surfaces, including glass, metal, wood and plastic. This weatherproof option for signage is useful for signs that inform people things like “Do not enter if you have fever or cough” or “Thank you for practicing Physical Distancing” so they are notified of this before they enter your store. Vinyl decals have many options including being opaque, full-colour design on one side and adhesive on the other, clear and transparent or frosted. Depending on your use you can select the type of vinyl that meets your needs. For catching attention using opaque with bright colours usually works the best.
Vinyl decals work great outdoors but removing the decals does take some effort. Once removed the decal cannot be reapplied, so be certain of where you want to apply it before removing the backing with adhesive.
With Covid-19 still circulating within many communities in Toronto, even when we return to our businesses, we will want to remind our employees and customers to keep at least 2 metres apart. Wall and Window Decals installed at all entrances and within your business will remind everyone of this important safety measure.
Signage for Proper Hand Washing
Having a reminder not only to say, “wash your hands”, but also to have clear instructions on proper hand washing is important to contain the spread of Covid-19 and prevent infections like Coronavirus and even the flu. You will want to implement these signs in restrooms near the sinks. You can use wall and window decals for hand washing signs, or you can also use posters, but if you want a less permanent sign, you can consider static clings.
Static cling signs can be applied to smooth surfaces like glass or metal and it sticks to the surface with static electricity. Static window clings can be printed in a variety of colours and can work well to bring attention to this very important safety message of hand washing.
Static clings do not have an adhesive and therefore can be re-positioned or removed. These versatile signs are great as they can be custom designed to the shape and size you want. However, static cling signs are not intended for a long period of time and will only cling for about six months at which time you will notice that it doesn’t stick as well.
Floor Decals for Physical Distancing
Whether you call it physical distancing or social distancing, the message is to stay at least 6 feet or 2 metres apart. This is the distance that public health recommends for people to stay safe and not be exposed to the Coronavirus. A good way to ensure physical distancing (social distancing) is by using floor decals.
A Floor Decal or Floor Graphic is a temporary sign on your floor. Carefully spaced floor graphics will attract attention and ensure your employees and customers are maintaining physical distance to stay safe. Depending on the foot traffic, a good quality Floor Decal can last well over a year, but to keep your store looking its best, you can replace the Floor Decals when they start looking worn.
Floor Decals can be installed indoors on any smooth floor surface although it is not recommended for wood floors.
Clear Acrylic Barriers to Safeguard your Front line Staff
If your business has a cashier, a receptionist, a front desk and they are meeting lots of people daily, you want to consider how you will keep these employees and your customers safe. A sign that is ideal for this is a clear acrylic barrier which can be installed on any counter or desk. The clear acrylic allows the staff and customer to easily see each other, but keeps any droplets from reaching each other.
Elevator Decals
Elevator Decals are made of vinyl and can be easily installed and easy to sanitize. For physical distancing it is important that a lot of people don’t enter the elevator and a sign that says “Maximum 2 Persons” will remind people not to crowd into an elevator and wait for the next one. These will be very useful for condominiums, hotels and office buildings that have elevators.
Whatever your signage needs as you consider reopening your business, you will want to plan for it with the best safety signs. The Sign & Graphics Manufaktur Inc. is here to help you and we are just a phone call away. Call The Sign & Graphics Manufaktur at 905-670-0797 or email us at info@signandgraphicstoronto.com for custom safety signs for your business.
