Technical Writing in Private Establishments

Title

Technical Writing in Private Establishments

Creator

D.O.

Date

December 2017

Description

These 25 images detail various signs and notices at a number of private institutions. Most of these were located inside and were mainly targeting customers - average lay people. The signs not only ensured customers' safety and reflected the companies' ethos, but also shifted liability from themselves as legal entities.

Subject

Technical Communication

Publisher

Bridgewater State University

Contributor

Dudley Oscar

Type

Image

Files

Older fire alarm
No shirts, no shoes, no service
Merchandise not for sale
Online resources
Underage clients
Shoplifting deterrence
Allergy disclaimer
Emergency exit procedures
Automatic door warning
Beverage promotion disclaimer
Proper ladder usage sticker
Warning to follow ladder instructions
Fire & Security Systems Box
Customer Service Sign
Another ladder warning
Restricted area
Hair salon signs
Customer privacy sign
Non-discrimination notice
ATM fee notice
Prescription notice
Store phone extensions
Lamp safety instructions
Handicap parking sign
Shoplifter warning

Citation

D.O., “Technical Writing in Private Establishments,” Maxwell Library Archives & Special Collections, accessed December 10, 2025, https://omeka.maxwelllibrary.org/items/show/669.

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