Surface Safety Warning

Surface Safety - Warning Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs - Trade Only Supplier

Surface safety warning signs are essential tools used to alert individuals about potential hazards related to floor and ground conditions. These signs are commonly found in workplaces, public buildings, and outdoor areas where surfaces may be slippery, uneven, wet, or otherwise hazardous. By clearly marking these dangers, surface safety warning signs help prevent slips, trips, and falls, which are among the most common causes of workplace injuries.

One major benefit of surface safety warning signs is their ability to increase awareness and caution. Whether indicating a freshly cleaned floor, icy patches, or uneven pavement, these signs prompt people to adjust their movements, slow down, or avoid certain areas altogether. This proactive alert helps reduce accidents and promotes a safer environment for employees, visitors, and the public.

Surface safety warning signs also play a crucial role in legal compliance and liability reduction. Many health and safety regulations require businesses to warn about potential surface hazards to protect employees and visitors. Proper signage demonstrates that an organization is taking reasonable steps to maintain safety, which can be critical in minimising legal liability in the event of an accident.

Finally, these signs contribute to effective communication in diverse environments. Using clear symbols, bright colours, and simple wording, surface safety warning signs are easily understood regardless of language or literacy levels. This ensures that everyone, from workers to customers, can recognize and respond to surface hazards promptly.

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Caution - Slippery When Wet Safety Signs

"Caution – Slippery When Wet" signs are essential for preventing slips, trips, and falls by warning people about surfaces that become hazardous when wet. These signs are typically placed near entrances, restrooms, kitchens, pool areas, or recently cleaned floors, anywhere moisture can make walking s..

Caution - Mind the Step Safety Signs

A practical safety warning used to alert people to changes in floor level, such as steps, staircases, or uneven surfaces that could cause trips or falls. This sign encourages individuals to be careful when walking, especially in areas where a step might be unexpected or poorly visible. It plays a ke..

Caution - Slippery Floor Surface Safety Signs

Used to alert people that arc welding operations are taking place nearby. Arc welding involves intense electrical currents and produces bright, ultraviolet light, sparks, and hot metal fumes, all of which can pose serious risks such as burns, eye damage, fire hazards, and inhalation of harmful gases..

Slips, Trips and Falls - Poster Safety Signs

Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of workplace injury - this 400x600mm poster, printed onto rigid PVC highlights key risks and provides suggestions on how to mitigate those risks to reduce the potential for accidnets and injuries. A useful poster to display to inform and advise staff ..

Caution - Trip Hazard Safety Signs

An important safety warning used to alert people to uneven surfaces, cables, debris, or other obstacles that could cause someone to trip and fall. Trip hazards are a common cause of workplace and public accidents, leading to injuries such as sprains, fractures, or bruises. This sign helps increase a..

Caution - Sloping Floor Safety Signs

Essential to alert people to changes in floor level that may cause trips, slips, or falls. Sloping floors can be unexpected hazards, especially in areas where the incline isn’t obvious or where lighting is poor. Warning signs help prevent accidents by making everyone aware of the uneven surface ahea..

Your Message Here - Self Standing Folding Sign Safety Signs

A customisable, portable sign designed to display any text, symbol, or message the user chooses. Unlike fixed-purpose safety or warning signs, this type allows for complete flexibility, making it useful for both temporary and recurring communication needs. The self-standing folding design makes it e..

Your Message Here - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

A “Your Message Here” self-standing sign made from 100% recyclable fluted polypropylene is a versatile, customisable safety or information sign that can be tailored to display any specific message relevant to your environment. It’s used to communicate unique or temporary instructions, warnings, or n..

Mind Your Step - Self Adhesive Vinyl - 400 x 35mm Safety Signs

A practical and effective way to enhance safety in areas where there is a risk of tripping, uneven flooring, or changes in floor level. This clear, visible warning reminds people to watch their step, helping to prevent slips, trips, and falls. The self-adhesive vinyl material allows for easy applica..

Caution - Wet Floor Safety Signs

Warn people that a walking surface is slippery due to cleaning, spills, or environmental conditions like rain or melting snow. It usually features a bright yellow background with bold black text and a slipping person symbol, making it instantly recognisable and attention-grabbing. The high-contrast ..

Caution - Floor Slippery When Wet Safety Signs

Used to warn people that the floor in a particular area can become slippery and hazardous when wet. This caution helps prevent slips, trips, and falls, which are common causes of workplace and public injuries, especially in places where spills or cleaning occur frequently. The main purpose of the s..

Caution Slippery Surface - Round Cone Safety Signs

Used to alert people inside buildings or facilities that the floor ahead may be wet, slippery, or hazardous. This could be due to recent cleaning, spills, or any condition that increases the risk of slipping and falling. One key reason to use this sign indoors is to prevent accidents and injuries. ..

Caution Floor Cleaning - Round Cone Safety Signs

Alert people that the floor is currently being cleaned and may be wet or slippery. This temporary warning helps prevent accidents by making sure everyone is aware of the potential hazard before they step onto the area. One important reason to use this cone is to reduce the risk of slips and falls. ..

Caution Wet Floor - Double Sided Yellow Cone Safety Signs

This uniquely shaped double-sided cone is manufactured from LDPE, with the base manufactured from 100% recycled PVC. The moulded carry-handle ensures the cone is easy to manoeuvre and deploy, whilst the stackable design ensures convenient storage between uses and facilitates easy transportatio..

Your Message Here - Double Sided Yellow Cone Safety Signs

A5 - Caution - Mind the Step Safety Signs

This handy A5 size sign advises viewers of a step. Materials Explained Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application. Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is ..

Caution - Wet Floor - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

Used to warn people of a slip hazard due to wet or recently cleaned surfaces, helping prevent injuries in public and workplace environments. The sign’s visibility alerts pedestrians to proceed with caution, reducing the risk of accidents and supporting compliance with health and safety regulations. ..

Caution - Cleaning in Progress - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

A “Caution – Cleaning in Progress” sign made from 100% recyclable fluted polypropylene is used to warn people that cleaning activities are underway, which may create temporary hazards like wet floors, cleaning chemicals, equipment in use, or restricted access areas. The sign helps prevent slips, tri..

Caution - Slippery Surface - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

A “Caution – Slippery Surface” self-standing sign is used to warn people of a surface that may cause slips or falls, even when it appears dry. Unlike “Wet Floor” signs that are typically used after spills or mopping, this sign is ideal for areas that are naturally or consistently slippery, such as s..

Caution - Trip Hazard - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

Used to warn people of potential tripping risks in the area, helping to prevent falls and injuries in workplaces or public environments. It draws attention to uneven surfaces, exposed cables, tools, floor transitions, or other obstructions that might not be immediately noticeable. This sign is espe..

Caution - Wet Floor - Self Standing Floor Sign Safety Signs

A portable safety device designed to warn people of slip hazards caused by wet or recently cleaned floors. These signs are highly visible, made from bright yellow polypropylene with bold black lettering and slipping person pictogram, making them easily understood even by non-English speakers. The se..

Caution - Cleaning in Progress - Self Standing Floor Sign Safety Signs

Alert people that cleaning activities are currently taking place in an area with this highly visible self standing sign. Its purpose is to help prevent accidents, particularly slips and falls, by notifying passersby that the floor may be wet, slippery, or obstructed by cleaning equipment. Because it..

Caution - Slippery Surface - Self Standing Floor Sign Safety Signs

Warn people about areas where the floor or ground surface poses a slip hazard. This could be due to water, spills, ice, grease, or certain floor finishes. The self-standing design means the sign can be placed directly in the hazard zone without additional supports, allowing for quick deployment in b..

Caution - Trip Hazard - Self Standing Floor Sign Safety Signs

Alert people to areas where they might trip over an obstacle, uneven surface, or protruding object. Its main purpose is to reduce the risk of accidents by ensuring that pedestrians are aware of potential hazards on the ground. The self-standing design allows the sign to be placed quickly and securel..

Caution - Hazardous Spill - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

A “Caution – Hazardous Spill” lightweight self-standing sign is used to alert people to the presence of a dangerous spill, such as chemicals, oils, fuel, or biohazards, that could pose health, safety, or environmental risks. This sign plays a critical role in preventing exposure, slips, and contamin..

Area Closed for Cleaning - Lightweight Self Standing Sign Safety Signs

Used to clearly indicate that a specific zone is temporarily inaccessible due to cleaning operations, helping protect people from entering potentially slippery, obstructed, or hazardous spaces. It prevents accidents, limits interruptions to cleaning staff, and supports hygiene and safety standards. ..

Caution - Area Closed for Cleaning - Self Standing Floor Sign Safety Signs

Yellow polypropyleneFoldable for easy storage Double sided Self-Standing Lightweight & durable plastic Provides clear and appropriate warning of risk..

Black & Yellow Floor Tape Safety Signs

Used to highlight hazards and define caution zones in industrial, commercial, and safety-focused environments. The high-contrast striped pattern immediately draws attention, signaling caution and helping prevent accidents. Unlike plain coloured floor tape, the alternating black and yellow stripes co..

Green & White Floor Tape Safety Signs

Typically used to indicate safety zones, first aid areas, or designated safe pathways in industrial, commercial, and healthcare environments. The green colour is widely recognized as a symbol of safety, while the white stripes enhance visibility and create a clear visual cue. This combination helps ..

Red & White Floor Tape Safety Signs

Commonly used to mark danger zones, restricted areas, or areas where entry is prohibited. The high-contrast red and white pattern immediately catches attention, signaling to workers and visitors that caution is required. Unlike general caution tape, floor tape provides a durable, long-term solution ..

Black - Anti Slip Floor Tape Safety Signs

Designed to prevent slips, trips, and falls in areas prone to slippery conditions. This anti-slip tape features a textured surface that increases traction, providing secure footing on smooth or wet floors. Its black colour allows it to blend with dark flooring or industrial environments while still ..

Yellow - Anti Slip Floor Tape Safety Signs

Prevent slips, trips, and falls whilst also highlighting hazardous areas. This anti-slip tape is it easily noticeable, even from a distance or in low-light conditions, serving both as a visual warning and a traction-enhancing surface. The textured finish increases grip on smooth, wet, or oily floors..

Black & Yellow - Anti Slip Floor Tape Safety Signs

A specialised safety tape designed to enhance traction while simultaneously providing a high-visibility warning of potential hazards. The textured surface reduces the risk of slips, trips, and falls, while the alternating black and yellow stripes immediately signal caution to employees, visitors, or..

Anti-Slip Mat - Caution Safety Signs

Non-slip silicon carbide grit tape designed for indoor and outdoor applications that require long term anchorage to a wide variety of surfaces.With aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive for bonding to most floor surfaces...

Anti-Slip Mat - Watch Your Step Safety Signs

Anti-Slip Mat - Black / Yellow Chevron Safety Signs

Caution - Ramp Safety Signs

Alert pedestrians, drivers, and equipment operators to the presence of a ramp ahead. Ramps can pose slipping, tripping, or falling hazards due to their incline, and vehicles may need to adjust speed or approach carefully. The sign helps people prepare for the change in level and take necessary preca..

Caution - Mind the Step (English / Polish) Safety Signs

Warn people about a change in floor level, such as a step up or down, which could cause trips or falls if unnoticed. Including both languages ensures that the warning is understood by a wider range of people, especially in areas with English and Polish speakers. The main purpose of this sign is to ..

Warning - Steep Steps Safety Signs

Alert pedestrians and workers to the presence of stairs or steps that have a steep incline, which can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls. This warning encourages people to take extra care when using the steps to prevent accidents. This sign is typically placed near stairs in workplaces, c..

Anti-Slip - Photoluminescent Tape (Glow in the Dark) Safety Signs

This safety product has been designed to enhance traction while providing visibility in low-light or emergency situations. The photoluminescent material absorbs light during normal conditions and emits a glow in darkness, making it easy to see stair edges, ramps, walkways, and hazardous areas when l..

Anti-Slip Mat - Reflective Strip Safety Signs

Non-slip silicon carbide grit designed for indoor and outdoor applications that require long term anchorage to a wide variety of surfaces.With aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive for bonding to most floor surfaces...

Anti-Slip Mat - Photoluminescent Strip Safety Signs

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Stress Awareness Month

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