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Warning Slippery Surface Sign – Essential Slip Prevention Signage

The Warning Slippery Surface Sign is a critical safety product designed to alert people to areas where floor surfaces may be inherently slippery or prone to becoming hazardous. Unlike temporary wet floor warnings, this slippery surface sign is intended for permanent or long-term installation in locations where the surface material, gradient, or environmental conditions create an ongoing slip risk. This professional warning slippery surface sign helps protect workers, visitors, and customers while ensuring your business meets its legal health and safety obligations.

Understanding Slippery Surface Hazards

Slippery surfaces present one of the most common workplace hazards across all industries in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), slips and trips account for over a third of all major injuries reported each year, with slippery surfaces being a primary contributing factor. Unlike temporary wet conditions that can be dried or cleaned, some surfaces are inherently slippery due to their material composition, finish, or location. Polished stone floors, metal plates, smooth tiles, ramps, inclines, and areas exposed to moisture or contaminants all require permanent warning signage.

The consequences of slip accidents extend beyond immediate injuries. Businesses face potential prosecution, civil liability claims, increased insurance premiums, staff absence, and reputational damage. Installing appropriate slippery surface signs demonstrates your commitment to safety, helps prevent accidents, and provides crucial evidence that you’ve taken reasonable precautions to warn people of known hazards. This proactive approach to risk management is essential for any responsible business or facility manager.

Why Choose This Warning Slippery Surface Sign

Our warning slippery surface sign is specifically designed to meet UK and international safety standards while providing maximum visibility and durability. The sign features the universally recognised yellow warning triangle with the slip hazard pictogram, ensuring instant recognition regardless of language or literacy levels. The clear “Warning slippery surface” text provides explicit information about the hazard, leaving no ambiguity about the risk present.

This slip hazard warning sign is manufactured to ISO 7010 standards, the international standard for safety signs. ISO compliance ensures consistency in safety communication across different countries and industries, making the warning immediately understandable to anyone familiar with modern safety signage. The standardised design also demonstrates your commitment to best practice in health and safety management.

Key Features and Benefits

• ISO 7010 compliant design – features the internationally recognised warning triangle with slip hazard pictogram for universal understanding across all languages and cultures.
• High visibility construction – bold yellow background with contrasting black text and symbol ensures the sign stands out in any environment, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Clear warning message – “Warning slippery surface” text provides explicit notification of the hazard without ambiguity or confusion.
• Professional appearance – clean, standardised design maintains a professional look while fulfilling essential safety functions.
• Durable materials – available in self-adhesive vinyl or rigid PVC plastic, both designed for long-term performance in demanding environments.
• Weather and UV resistant – suitable for indoor and outdoor applications with materials that resist fading, cracking, and degradation from sunlight exposure.
• Chemical and moisture resistant – signs maintain their appearance and legibility even in areas exposed to cleaning chemicals, water, or humidity.
• Easy installation options – vinyl versions feature strong adhesive backing, while rigid PVC can be mounted with screws, adhesive, or cable ties depending on your requirements.
• Multiple size options – choose from A5, A4, or A3 formats to match your specific location, viewing distance, and visibility requirements.

Available Sizes for Every Application

• A5 (148 × 210 mm) – our compact slippery surface sign, perfect for smaller areas, doorways, individual steps, equipment, and confined spaces where wall space is limited but clear warning is still essential.
• A4 (210 × 297 mm) – the standard size for most general applications, ideal for corridors, ramps, entrance areas, and typical workplace environments where good visibility is required at normal approach distances.
• A3 (297 × 420 mm) – our large format warning slippery surface sign, designed for warehouses, large open areas, car parks, loading bays, and high-traffic zones where the sign must be visible from greater distances or compete with other visual stimuli.

Selecting the appropriate size depends on several factors including viewing distance, lighting conditions, surrounding visual clutter, and approach speed. For areas where people approach quickly from a distance, larger signs provide better advance warning. For locations where the hazard is encountered at close range, smaller signs may be sufficient while being less obtrusive. Consider conducting a site assessment to determine optimal sign sizing and placement for maximum effectiveness.

Material Options for Different Environments

Self-Adhesive Vinyl Slippery Surface Signs

Our self-adhesive vinyl slippery surface signs offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for many applications. The high-quality vinyl material features a strong permanent adhesive backing that bonds securely to clean, smooth surfaces including painted walls, doors, tiles, glass, and laminated panels. The vinyl is printed using advanced techniques that ensure excellent colour reproduction, sharp text, and clear symbol definition.

Vinyl signs are particularly well-suited for indoor environments where they’re protected from extreme weather while still providing long-lasting performance. They’re ideal for offices, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, schools, and commercial buildings. The thin profile means they sit flush against surfaces, creating a neat, professional appearance that doesn’t protrude or create additional hazards. Installation is quick and straightforward, requiring no special tools or fixings, making vinyl signs perfect for locations where drilling isn’t permitted or practical.

Rigid PVC Plastic Slippery Surface Signs

For maximum durability and longevity, especially in challenging outdoor or industrial environments, choose our rigid PVC plastic warning slippery surface sign. These signs are manufactured from tough, impact-resistant plastic that withstands harsh conditions, heavy use, physical impacts, and extreme weather. The rigid construction prevents bending, warping, or damage from accidental contact, making them ideal for high-traffic areas and locations where signs may be subjected to rough treatment.

PVC signs excel in outdoor applications where they face exposure to rain, temperature fluctuations, UV radiation, and environmental contaminants. The material is inherently waterproof and won’t absorb moisture, preventing deterioration, swelling, or delamination. UV stabilisers in the material prevent fading and brittleness even after years of direct sunlight exposure. The robust construction makes rigid PVC signs perfect for industrial sites, warehouses, car parks, loading bays, construc