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Wet Floor Sign Types and Purpose

When you walk into a building most of the time, the first thing you notice is the appearance of the floor. Is it shiny or is it dull and dirty? If it appears too bright, the floor may be wet, and if so, there should be wet floor signs indicating this.

Wet floor signs are not simply to let you know that the floor is wet, but to give a visual warning that there is a possibility of an unstable foundation that could cause a person to slip and fall and be injured. If you mop or refinish your floor and get it wet and someone slips and falls and the warning signs are not in place, there is a very good chance that you will be sued and lose. Insurance companies and private industry lose millions of dollars each year because a wet floor was not marked with warning signs or wet floor cones.

A good rule of thumb to remember when using wet floor signs is to make sure they are visible from all points of entry to the area where the work is being performed. This will ensure that anyone who enters your workspace will notice the warnings and take special care when passing through. Many of today’s signs will not only be bilingual, but will also have a pictogram that will provide an additional visual aid of warning.

There are several different types of wet floor signs, all designed to do one thing; warn of possible dangers due to the floor being wet. The most common type is the sandwich board style, which is a two-sided sign that indicates the message. Another popular style is the pop-up safety sign that looks like a pyramid with visual warnings on each side. Expandable types and banners are also available. Another type is the cone style which basically looks like the cones you will see at a road construction zone. Depending on each application and the area to be protected will help determine which wet floor sign is suitable for the application.

The use of wet floor signs is the most economical way to ensure proper marking and warning of a potentially hazardous area. Always use proper warning signage to not only comply with regulations, but more so to give a visual warning so people entering an area can avoid injury.

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