Warning Floor Level Obstacle Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that a low-level obstacle is present underfoot, reducing the risk of trips and falls in areas where hazards may be overlooked.

Also commonly referred to as a Caution Trip Hazard sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning Floor Level Obstacle
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: Warehouses and storage facilities, construction sites, retail stockrooms, office corridors and doorway thresholds
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW045

Where Should a Warning Floor Level Obstacle Sign Be Used?
Warehouses and storage facilities, construction sites, retail stockrooms, office corridors and doorway thresholds

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: It should be posted wherever a raised floor feature, pipe, cable run, threshold strip or similar low obstruction creates a tripping hazard at ground level. The sign is particularly important in areas with variable lighting or high foot traffic, where occupants may not naturally look downward. Displaying it satisfies the duty to alert people to a specific physical hazard under workplace health and safety regulations.

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 Warning Floor Level Obstacle sign mean?
A Warning Floor Level Obstacle sign alerts people that a low-level obstruction is present on the floor in the area ahead, cautioning them to watch their step to avoid tripping and falling.

Where should a Warning Floor Level Obstacle sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near warehouses and storage facilities, construction sites, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Warning Floor Level Obstacle 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 “Warning Floor Level Obstacle” 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.