Signs, signs, everywhere a sign

Nothing says "electrical safety" like a beaver in a hard hat.
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This sign is ALL OVER the Seattle suburbs to warn people of buried cables. Yes he may be an odd choice, but isn't he just the happiest darn safety icon in the world? Ya gotta love the jaunty hard hat and blueprint plans under his arm.
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Now check out this sign. I'm thinking it's long past its helpful days...
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