Danger Trip Hazard Sign
Danger Trip Hazard Sign is a yellow hazard warning sign for areas where floor-level obstacles could cause trips or falls. It helps you warn staff, contractors and visitors near steps, cables, uneven thresholds, raised edges and temporary works before someone enters the risk area.
Where Danger Trip Hazard Signs Should Be Positioned
You should install Danger Trip Hazard Signs at eye level before the hazard, not only beside it. Use them near raised thresholds, trailing cables, temporary work edges, ramps, uneven flooring and stockroom routes so staff, contractors and visitors have time to slow down, look down and choose a safer path.
Practical Viewing Distance Guidance
Use A5 where people are already close to the hazard, usually within 1–3 metres. Choose A4 for corridors, workshops and back-of-house routes at around 3–6 metres. Select A3 or A2 where approach speed, lighting or wider open spaces mean the warning must be seen earlier.
What Should Improve After Fitting This Trip Hazard Sign
Once installed in the right position, this sign changes behaviour before the person reaches the hazard. It gives a clear visual prompt to slow down, check the walking surface and avoid rushing through areas where floor-level obstacles are easy to miss.
Technical Details for Danger Trip Hazard Sign Selection
- Sign message: “Danger Trip Hazard”
- EN ISO 7010 code: W007
- Safety meaning: floor-level obstacle warning
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Sign type: hazard warning sign
- Format: single sign
- Orientation: portrait
- Shape: rectangle
- Background colour: yellow
- Text colour: black
- Symbol colour: black
- Pictogram: caution triangle
- Pictogram detail: tripping person
- Finish: glossy film surface
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Materials: rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl
- Size options: A5, A4, A3, A2
- Material thickness: varies by selected material
- Fitting: wall, door or window mounting
- Rigid plastic fixings: available separately
- Vinyl fixing: adhesive backing
- Display area: indoors or outdoors
- Purpose: warns of trip hazards
Fitting Advice for Clearer Trip Hazard Warnings
❌ Fitting the sign after the hazard, where it is seen too late
❌ Placing it too low behind stock, bins or stored materials
❌ Using a small sign where people approach from a distance
❌ Do not rely on it for an unguarded fall edge or open void
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for repairing damaged flooring
❌ Do not choose vinyl for dirty, damp or rough fixing surfaces
✅ Position it before the trip point so people can react in time
✅ Match the size to approach distance, lighting and footfall
✅ Pair it with physical controls where the trip risk remains active
Danger Trip Hazard Sign questions answered for safer placement
What does a Danger Trip Hazard Sign mean? It warns that a floor-level obstacle, uneven surface, raised edge or similar hazard could cause someone to trip if they do not take extra care.
Is W007 the correct code for trip hazard signs? Yes. EN ISO 7010 W007 refers to “Warning; Floor-level obstacle”, which matches the tripping person symbol used for trip hazard warnings.
Where should I use this instead of a wet floor sign? Use it for physical obstacles such as steps, cables, thresholds, temporary floor edges or uneven surfaces. Use a wet floor sign when the main risk is liquid or cleaning activity.
Should I choose rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl? Choose rigid plastic for a stronger fixed sign on walls, doors or posts. Choose self-adhesive vinyl for smooth, clean surfaces where a flat applied sign is suitable.
Can this sign remove the trip hazard on its own? No. It warns people, but you should still remove, cover, repair or control the hazard wherever practical. The sign supports your wider risk controls.
Danger Trip Hazard Sign Features and Benefits Explained
- ✓ Uses ISO W007 floor-level obstacle symbol
- ✓ Clear yellow and black danger warning layout
- ✓ Available in rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl
- ✓ Supplied in A5, A4, A3 and A2 size options
- ✓ Helps people recognise trip risks before stepping forward
- ✓ Supports clearer hazard communication in shared workspaces
- ✓ Lets you choose a fixing type suited to the surface
- ✓ Makes the warning easier to scale for small or wider areas