Trip Hazard Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns of an underfoot tripping risk, helping to prevent falls and associated injuries before they occur.

Also commonly referred to as a Caution Trip Hazard sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Trip Hazard
Sign type: Warning Sign safety sign
Colour: Yellow and black
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: construction sites, warehouses, office corridors, public walkways
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW039

Where Should a Trip Hazard Sign Be Used?
construction sites, warehouses, office corridors, public walkways

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: This sign should be posted wherever a raised, uneven, or protruding surface presents a risk of tripping to pedestrians. It is suitable for areas such as doorway thresholds, cable runs, uneven flooring, or temporary obstructions. Displaying this sign supports compliance with health and safety regulations by alerting people to take care in the hazard zone.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Trip Hazard sign mean?
A Trip Hazard sign warns people that there is an underfoot hazard in the immediate area that may cause them to trip and fall.

Where should a Trip Hazard sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near construction sites, warehouses, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Trip Hazard sign a warning sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the yellow and black warning sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Trip Hazard” and “Caution Trip Hazard”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Caution Trip Hazard” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.