Foldable Posted Warning Sign Always There

Foldable sign
Foldable posted warning signs for restricted-entry interval (REI) are permanently attached to metal stakes in fields. The posted warning sign is cut in half. Unfold prior to spraying pesticides to make it visible and fold when REI is complete.

Photo by: Kit Galvin

 

notes icon Take note

Metal posted warning sign is cut in half and attached with a wire. The foldable REI is fastened to a metal stake.
 

supplies icon Supplies

  • Stake
  • Metal Do Not Enter Sign
  • Metal cutter
  • Wire
  • Drill bit
     

setup iconSetup & use

  1. Use a metal cutter to cut the Do Not Enter Sign in half.
  2. Use a drill bit to cut two holes in each half.
  3. Thread the wire throughout the holes to connect both halves of the Do Not Enter Sign.
  4. Attach the Do Not Enter Sign onto the stakes
     

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Foldable REI signs can remain permanently at the four corners of the fields.
 

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Unfold the posted warning signs at the start of restricted-entry interval and remember to fold over the signs when the REI period ends.
 

 

 

“I do like using it, it’s very practical. I like that it’s semi-permanent in all fields. I don’t need to carry the stakes and signs for every pesticide application.”
Pesticide Handler

Resources

Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative: Posting Warning Signs

 

Worker Protection Standard Rules for Warning Signs

 

Federal (Code of Federal Regulations)

Washington State

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