SIGN NEEDS ANALYSIS
Ask yourself a few simple questions and they will help guide you.

TYPE:
Danger   Caution   Warning   Prohibition   Mandatory  
Traffic   Notice   General   Pipeline   Emergency  
Fire   Special   Symbol   Dangerous Goods  
Other: _____________________________________________

HOW:

How is it going to be used? _____________________________________
   Size: ______x_______ . Consider distance to be viewed

WHEN:

When do you need it:____________________________________________
 
Day time   Night time    Both Reflective Non Reflective

WHY:

Why do you need it: ____________________________________________
  
Special risk Impaired vision Multi Lingual
Braille Motion Activated Audio Message

WHERE:

Where do you need it: _____________________________________________
Exterior Interior
 Life Span: 6mths  12mths  2yrs  3yrs  5yrs
Rust proof  Harsh sun Water proof Flexible Rigid

QTY:

How many signs do I need [circle]
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   15   20   25   50  100
  Other: nominate ______

FIXING:

I am going to need it installed to _________________________

Wall Fence Bricks Ground
Freestanding Hanging Projecting Self Adhesive
Fixed Movable Temporary Permanent
Rigid Flexible Fixing Holes Radius Corners
MORE:

There is usually more to it, ask collegues or others for their thoughts
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Plastic Metal Timber Self Adhesive 

Safety Plus Safety Signs a Busines Unit of AIM Safety Pty Ltd
PO Box 508 Unanderra, NSW 2526 Australia
Ph: 61 2 42619813  Fax: 61 2 42619713  Web Address: www.safetyplussigns.com.au
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