Wet Floor Signs

A 'hazardous when wet' sign warns that a surface, material, or substance becomes dangerous or slippery once exposed to moisture. Common on floor caution signs, these typically feature a bright yellow background with a pictogram of a person slipping, alerting pedestrians to reduce speed and avoid the area until the surface dries.

Wet floor signs are commonly constructed from high-impact plastic, corrugated plastic, or weather-resistant substrates that withstand repeated handling, moisture exposure, and indoor or outdoor use. For facilities needing custom branded or specialty caution signage, durable materials such as acrylic, aluminum, or coated metal can also be used depending on placement and durability requirements.

While there is no single federal statute naming 'wet floor signs' specifically, OSHA's General Duty Clause and many state and local building codes require employers to warn of known slip-and-fall hazards, including wet or recently cleaned floors. Failing to post visible caution signage can result in liability exposure and regulatory citations.

Yes. Ancillary safety and regulatory signage can be produced with custom branding, colors, and logos to match a facility's existing signage package while still maintaining high visibility and clear caution messaging required for effective hazard communication.

Most wet floor signs use a freestanding A-frame design, typically around 24-25 inches tall, allowing them to be placed directly over the hazard and be visible from multiple angles. This format is favored for its stability, portability, and ease of storage between uses.

Custom signage orders can be produced with bilingual or multilingual text, symbols, and high-contrast graphics to ensure the caution message is clearly understood by all facility visitors and staff, which is especially valuable in healthcare, hospitality, and education environments serving diverse populations.