Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents - and often the most preventable. A well-placed wet floor sign can mean the difference between a safe passage and a painful fall, protecting your employees, visitors, and business from unnecessary risks.
But simply placing a caution sign near a spill isn’t enough. Poor placement can make signs ineffective - or even create hazards of their own. Here’s how to ensure wet floor signs are positioned correctly for maximum visibility and safety.
Where Should Wet Floor Signs Be Placed?
- Place signs before the hazard area – The sign should be visible before someone enters the wet zone, ideally near entrances or walkways leading toward it.
- Use multiple signs for larger areas – A single sign won’t be enough in big spaces. If the wet floor is near multiple entry points, place several signs so they are visible from all directions.
- Form a safety triangle – For larger spills or ongoing cleaning, arrange signs in a triangle formation around the wet area. This ensures visibility from multiple angles.
- Avoid creating new hazards – Don’t place signs where they could cause a trip or block a walkway. Avoid narrow hallways, staircases, or blind corners.
Check visibility on security cameras – If an incident does happen, security footage showing proper signage can support your compliance and liability defence.
Other Best Practices for Wet Floor Sign Usage
- Stock up and store them smartly – Have multiple wet floor signs stored near high-risk areas like entranceways, kitchens, and restrooms.
- Ensure staff know where to find them – Signs should be easily accessible to all employees - not locked away in a janitor’s cupboard.
- Remove signs once the floor is dry – Leaving wet floor signs up too long leads to sign fatigue, where people stop noticing them. Once the hazard is gone, take the sign down!
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Even with proper signage, preventing slips starts with cleaning up spills quickly and effectively. That’s where Spill Aid Super Absorbent Powder comes in.
- Instantly absorbs spills of oils, chemicals, and non-aggressive liquids
- Leaves floors clean, dry, and safe in seconds
- Perfect for workplaces, kitchens, warehouses, and public spaces
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Find the Right Wet Floor Signs for Your Business
Having the right caution signage in place is a simple yet vital step in workplace safety. Browse our full range of wet floor signs at SafetyBuyer to ensure your business stays compliant and accident-free.
Need help choosing the right signs? Call our team at 0800 043 0161 for expert advice.
