Village committee safety warning signs production guide, practical, eye-catching, and down-to-earth are the keys!

Recently, I was chatting with a few friends who are responsible for publicity work in the village, and I found that everyone is generally interested in the "safety warning signs", but they also have a headache. The environment in the village is complex, from the old ancestral hall to the newly built fitness plaza, from the fields When you go to the fish pond at the entrance of the village, there are safety hazards everywhere. Just relying on the village cadres to remind them by mouth has limited effect and they cannot be remembered. At this time, a set of properly designed and solid safety warning signs have become the silent but most "nagging" safety guards.

But here comes the problem. Many village committees tend to go to two extremes when making such signs.: Either to save trouble, just find a template on the Internet, print a few big words "Pay attention to safety" and "No entering the water" and that's it. It's cold and cold, and the villagers will look like they haven't read it. ； Either they are pursuing "high-end" and the design is flashy, which increases the cost, but the actual warning effect is greatly reduced. When the village committee makes safety warning signs, there are three core points.: Practical, eye-catching and down-to-earth , let’s put aside those complicated theories and talk about how to implement these three points into real signs. "Speak like a human being" and don't speak in an official tone. * * The safety warning is for all villagers, men and women, old and young, with different levels of education. You write "The depth of the water is dangerous. Swimming is prohibited. Violators will be responsible for the consequences." Of course it is correct, but it always feels like there is a layer of separation, as if you are reading a clause. Instead, replace it with "The water in the pond is cold and the underwater situation is complicated. For the sake of our family, please do not swim in the water!" ”, does it feel more friendly? The former is a warning, and the latter is an exhortation. For another example, at a sharp turn on a village road, instead of just using a standard traffic warning sign, it is better to add a plain saying.: “Turn slowly, there may be a car coming from the opposite direction! ”Or “I’ve fallen down here, masters, please be careful! ”Using commonly used expressions in the local dialect is more effective. The sign is erected in the village, and its language should carry the "earthy flavor" and "human touch" of the village, so that everyone can understand it at a glance and remember it in their heart.

The design should be "eye-catching" but not "blinking". Eye-catching does not mean that it is bright and eye-catching. In the natural environment of the countryside, signs that are too bright and colorful will destroy the overall atmosphere and even cause resistance. The color selection must be scientific.: Warnings (such as fire prevention, high-voltage electricity) use black characters on a yellow background or white characters on a red background to emphasize prohibitions. ； Tips (such as be careful of slippery roads, pay attention to children) are written in white on a blue background, making them clear and soft.  The font must be large and thick enough to ensure that people driving by or walking from a distance can clearly see it within a critical distance. Graphic symbols are more intuitive than text. "Beware of falling rocks" is accompanied by an icon of falling rocks, and "No burning" is drawn with a flame with a slash. Even illiterate old people and children can understand the general idea.

But the design cannot be rigid. You can consider incorporating some of the village’s characteristic elements. In some famous historical and cultural villages, the shape of the signs can draw on the styles of traditional building window lattice and tiles. The material should be imitation wood grain or dark metal to coordinate with the environment. ； In tourist characteristic villages, signs can be made more lively, but the core information of safety warnings must be prominent and not trivial. The design must be as integrated with the environment as possible while maintaining seriousness and functionality, so that people do not feel obtrusive and are willing to see and accept it.

The selection of materials and craftsmanship must be "resistant to tossing", and don't become a fake product. The rural environment is exposed to the sun and rain, with exposure to the sun in summer, freezing rain in winter, and the possibility of being rubbed by livestock or children. The choice of material directly determines the "lifespan" of the sign. That kind of thin spray-painted cloth will fade and be damaged soon after it is applied. Commonly used reliable options are:

1. Aluminum plate/galvanized plate ： It is cost-effective and corrosion-resistant. The surface is painted and the color is long-lasting. It is suitable for most outdoor warning signs.

2. Stainless steel ： It is more durable and has good texture. Especially in highly corrosive environments (such as near breeding areas, septic tanks, etc.), corrosion (etching) or UV printing processes can be used to prevent the content from falling off easily.

3. PVC/Acrylic ： Suitable for indoor or semi-outdoor environments, such as village committee office buildings, cultural activity centers, etc., with bright colors and more diverse shapes.

4. Solid wood or imitation wood ： In scenic villages or areas with a special emphasis on simple features, the integration with the natural environment is the highest, but anti-corrosion treatment is required.

In terms of technology, Silk screen and corrosion (etch) filling It is the strongest. The words and patterns almost "grow" on the material and are not afraid of fading. Although UV printing is rich in color, if it is exposed to the sun for a long time outdoors, you need to choose anti-UV ink and cover it with a protective film, otherwise it will be easy to fade. The installation process must not be careless. The foundation must be stable and the columns must be strong. Don't blow it down in a strong wind, which will really become a safety hazard.

The location should be "strategic" and located on the "pain points". Signs are not decorations. If they are installed in the wrong place, no matter how beautiful they are, they will be of no use. You must conduct on-site inspections to find out the real safety hazards.: At the traffic intersection at the entrance of the village, beside ponds and reservoirs, on steep slopes and sharp bends, near old telephone poles, on the exterior walls of warehouses where firewood and straw are stacked, around manhole covers where children often play... In these "pain point" locations, set up targeted warning signs at an appropriate height to avoid being blocked and to be easy to read. In some important areas, you can even set up multiple signs with the same information in different directions and distances to provide repeated reminders and strengthen the impression.

The village committee's production of safety warning signs is a seemingly simple task that requires careful consideration. It is not only to fulfill safety management responsibilities, but also to create a quiet rural culture. A good safety warning system can always remind every villager in the most intuitive and warm way.: We have to tighten the string of safety at all times. The money is well spent and the matter is done in a practical manner. Don't underestimate these signs. They stand at the beginning and end of the village and guard the safe life of the whole village.