Slips, trips and falls signage

The precautions (based on your risk assessment) such as stopping contaminants getting onto the floor in the first place, a robust cleaning procedure to deal with spillages as the occur - with appropriate signage, floor fit for purpose (see Ellis v Bristol City) and in sound condition, adequate lighting, and footwear with adequate grip for the situation should all be standard. The object as ever is to manage the risks, and don't forget the human element.

Thanks for the replies. We actually don't have any specific hazards; we are a general warehouse with a clear policy to keep the warehouse tidy and we record checks onthis every day. The implication of the advice we werer given was that there was a generic "Slips, Trips & Falls" sign that would act as advice to warehouse workers and visitors. I can't find one and have my concerns if there is no statutory requirment for a specifiic sign a la "HSE What you should know" that we could end up with a scatter gun aproach to signage, with loads of dfferent signs, warning of just about anything happening- likely or not.

The placing of warning signs does not absolve, you, the owner / management of the legal duty of care to the users. The placing of signs, show that you are aware there are possibilities of a Slip, Trip & Fall accident, this action could compromise any defence to an injury claim, should one be actioned by the injured party.

John, If the area of work is prone to spillages, then signage should then be displayed. It should clearly indicate that the area is a potential slip hazard, so a sign to indicate "Caution slippery surface".

You can obtain many different signs from Seaton's or similar company's.

We have been advised that in addition to our Health and Safety Risk assessment we should have Slips, Trips and Falls signs displayed and that this is a legal requirement. Please could someone advise if this is correct and if so which HSE sign is being referred to