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OUR WORLD HAS become increasingly aware of the dangers of tobacco smoke, not only for individuals who are smokers themselves, but also for those who live and work around them. Studies have revealed that non-smokers exposed to cigarette smoke in the workplace have an increased lung cancer risk of twenty to thirty percent. In fact, in 2006, the US Surgeon General’s report on secondhand smoke reached the conclusion that, “[t]he only way to fully protect non-smokers from exposure to secondhand smoke indoors is to prevent all smoking in that indoor space or building. Separating smokers from non-smokers, cleaning the air, and ventilating buildings cannot keep non-smokers from being exposed to second hand smoke” (United States Department of Health and Human Services).
Indeed, numerous businesses and establishments are choosing to ban smoking from their premises, as managers realize that in doing so they are not only reducing the health risks for employees and customers, but also improving other areas of business. Prohibition of smoking reduces the risk of fire on premises, and decreases the legal liability of an establishment. It also works to raise cleanliness both by reducing litter and increasing the purity of the air, especially important in locations where food, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and precision instruments are manufactured or prepared. In addition, businesses that ban smoking will ultimately reduce their spending on energy due to decreased need for ventilation.
Most studies conducted have shown that in fact there is no negative effect on business created by banning smoking. In fact, many surveys have proven increased revenue due to the rise in customers who prefer a non-smoking establishment. The only difficulty for business managers comes with the decision of how to let customers and employees know that smoking will not be tolerated. That’s where we come in. We have an assortment of No Smoking signs, ranging from the most unobtrusive, for those who wish their patrons to be given a discreet policy reminder, to several more assertive signs, which will deliver your message slightly more forcefully. You can even custom design your sign with our easy to use
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Custom Sign Wizard. Our signs are made from a variety of materials, including vinyl, plastic, and aluminum, so you can be assured that you will have the quality you deserve.
Nobody wants to have to patrol customers and employees in order to maintain a healthy and sanitary business environment. With a No Smoking sign from SmokingSigns.com you won’t have to. Let one of our signs do the talking for you, so that you can get back to business.
We are constantly adding more products and tweaking our site. I would love to hear from you at any time. Suggest a new product, propose improvements on our site, even offer feedback on our materials.
— Smoke-Free Sally, SmokingSigns.com
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