Posts Tagged ‘municipal smoking bans’

How do you select the sign that best fits your smoking policy?

April 9, 2010

So you need to post smoking policy signs around your building that best express your company’s or the state’s regulations about where your employees or visitors are allowed to light up.  How do you go about selecting the best sign or label?

First, you need to know what your company’s smoking policy is.  Are you governed by the state no smoking laws, municipal legislation or your human resources department?  Do you have a lot of Spanish-speaking employees?  Signs are available in a multitude of wordings and colors to convey this to your visitors and employees.

Second, where do you need to post these signs?  Around building entrances or ventilation intakes?  Or do you have flammable materials you need to protect?

There are many sign options that can  work in any facility or work environment.  If your signs are going to be posted on glass, a good choice would be two-sided labels.  These have wording on both sides so they can be read from both inside and outside of your facility.  Another thing to consider is if they need to withstand weather.  For this, you can select an aluminum substrate that won’t rust.  Office Décor signs are designed to fit into any professional environment.  The acrylic base is durable and resists tampering.

Whether you are looking to post your signs in a factory  or office-like setting, Emedco can provide you with all of your smoking policy signs and labels.

-BDust

Does your state ban smoking on beaches and in parks?

April 1, 2010

On March 22, the California State Assembly passed a bill to ban smoking at state parks and beaches.  Although it hasn’t been signed by the governor yet, California would have the most far-reaching smoking ban in the nation.  They are part of a growing movement to ban smoking on state land in an attempt to reduce pollution and litter, reduce health hazards and decrease the chances of wildfires.

As of April 1st, 2010, 97 municipalities have enacted smoke-free beach laws that specify all city beaches and/or specifically named city beaches must be smoke free.  Parks, campgrounds and playgrounds are also covered by some smoking bans.  Check No-Smoke.org to see if your local beach is covered by a smoking ban.

Some Florida municipalities have considered similar ordinances but are being investigated to see if they are pre-empted by the state’s smoking laws. State regulations of where smoking is permitted can sometimes take precedence over municipal laws or be the baseline law.

It may be tougher for these laws to be enforced though, especially with widespread state budget deficits. New York State alone is recommending closing or reducing hours at dozens of state parks to help close the budget gap.

Click here to read California’s State Beaches and Parks Smoking Ban legislation.

-BDust


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