It is often necessary and wise to keep certain areas of a building off-limits to everyone other than those who have been trained and previously authorized to access the space. By maintaining a detailed account of who should be in a given, sensitive area, you can improve security, reduce the chances of an accident, and shore up any legal liability you may have in the event of injuries or death.
With an Authorized Personnel Only Sign from American Sign Company, you can ensure that access is limited to any degree you deem necessary. In some cases, that will mean prohibiting customers and visitors from going beyond the door. In others, it may even mean that some of your employees are prevented access. You can come up with the rules and restrictions – this effective sign will handle the rest.
Where to Post These Signs
Every business, school, or office building will have different needs when it comes to preventing unauthorized access. As such, it’s not for us to say where you post your Authorized Personnel Only Sign, specifically. Generally speaking, however, it’s a good idea to post these signs on doors leading to areas you want off-limited to the wider public (even if that public, at times, contains a subset of your own employees).
Examples may include rooms where valuable and sensitive computer servers are housed; rooms where hazardous or flammable chemicals are stored; areas where cash and other valuables are kept hidden; and areas where heavy equipment is in use. These areas present dangers to the public and theft opportunities for the criminally-minded. Keep access to a minimum, and your security and safety will improve.
Authorized Personnel vs. Employees Only
Elsewhere on the site, you’ll find that we carry a wide selection of Employees Only Signs that cover much of the same ground as these. You can decide between them which one is right for your organization. As we noted before, there are times when even your employees should be barred from accessing certain areas of the building. For instance, if you have retail clerks working up in the store area and trained warehouse workers in the back, you may want to take measures to ensure the two don’t mix. There will also be times when you’re interested in giving access to people who aren’t necessarily employees – students, for instance, or independent contractors. In these cases, an Authorized Personnel Only Sign will do a better job of covering your bases.
Obey Codes and Regulations
In some cases, posting an Authorized Personnel Only Sign will do more than limit theft opportunities and keep your guests safe; it will also help you stay in compliance with federal and state regulations. Check with OSHA and other relevant regulatory bodies about any areas of your business that you may have questions about. They’ll be able to tell you whether or not an Authorized Personnel Only Sign is needed. If so, you can pick yours up affordably right here at American Sign Company!
