8 signs that would make you look twice

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Gina Theron   |   May 24, 2016

Looking for a good laugh? Sometimes all you have to do is hit the road to see some hilarious VMS boards, traffic control signs, parking restrictions and more. We've put together a list of a few of our favourites!

1. 5am onsite starts can lead to an interesting sense of humor 

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 2. When you've asked a few too many times...

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 3. Sometimes it's ok to break the rules

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4. Don't you hate being stuck in traffic with no idea what's up ahead.... at least this way you know what to expect

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5. Thank you for that detailed explanation! 

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6. Setting you up for failure...

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7. Sometimes it's hard to see the benefits of the end result...

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8. When you feel like you're out of options...

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At PlantMiner we believe in the importance of signs, regulations and onsite safety. Although these signs might have missed the mark we've created a free risk assessment checklist to help ensure you cover all your bases on site. Need to manage activity on, off and around your construction site? Hire a VMS board or traffic control equipment through PlantMiner. 

Gina Theron
Gina is a Marketing Coordinator at Felix. She is a business and engineering student, and relishes working for one of Australia's greatest mining and construction disrupters. Harsh critic of tomatoes and spiders that surprise her.

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