Keep your workplace safe and compliant with Emmjay’s range of Slippery Surface Signs, designed to prevent slips, trips and falls in wet, icy or contaminated areas. All signs include a free 5-year UV laminate, are available in high-tack vinyl and durable panel materials, and are shipped nationwide across New Zealand. Emmjay also proudly supports sustainability through One Tree Planted.
Slippery Surface Signs – New Zealand’s Specialists in Hazard & Floor Safety Signage
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents in New Zealand. Whether caused by wet floors, cleaning, oil spills, algae on outdoor paths, or uneven ground, these incidents can lead to serious injury and downtime. Slippery Surface Signs provide essential visual warnings for staff, contractors, and visitors — helping you prevent accidents, meet WorkSafe expectations, and maintain a safe environment.
At Emmjay Safety Sign Factory, we proudly offer New Zealand’s largest range of safety signage online, including an extensive selection of slippery surface signs, wet floor warnings, “Caution Slippery When Wet” panels, outdoor hazard markers, and industrial-grade floor labels. Every sign and sticker we manufacture includes a 5-year UV laminate at no extra charge, ensuring long-term durability for both indoor and outdoor use.
We are also the only safety sign company in New Zealand actively supporting sustainability through our One Tree Planted partnership — helping reforest New Zealand and beyond with every eligible eco-sign purchase. Read more here: https://emmjay.co.nz/eco-news/
Why Slippery Surface Signs Matter
- Legal expectations under NZ health & safety law
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, PCBUs must identify and manage slip hazards. Clear signage is one of the simplest “reasonably practicable steps” for preventing incidents — especially during cleaning, weather events, or ongoing hazard conditions.
Helpful official references:
- WorkSafe NZ – Slips, Trips & Falls guidance: https://worksafe.govt.nz
- ACC Injury Prevention – Slippery surface risk info: https://www.acc.co.nz
- MBIE – Worker safety regulations: https://www.mbie.govt.nz
- Reduce injury risks & liability
Visual warnings significantly reduce the risk of falls by alerting people to wet, mossy, icy or contaminated surfaces. This is especially important in workplaces with public access like supermarkets, schools, hospitals, warehouses, workshops, and retail spaces.
- Improve safety culture
Displaying clear, consistent hazard signage encourages staff to report slippery surfaces early, follow safety procedures, and take action (e.g., using spill kits, placing cones, restricting access).
- Essential for both temporary & permanent hazards
- Temporary hazards: Wet floors, cleaning zones, spills, leaks, weather-affected walkways
- Permanent hazards: Smooth concrete ramps, polished tiles, food processing floors, industrial washdown areas, boat ramps, refrigerated spaces
Emmjay provides signage suitable for both long-term installation and quick deployment.
Our Slippery Surface Sign Range
We stock a wide variety of signage to suit every environment, including:
- “Caution – Slippery When Wet” signs
- “Slippery Surface” hazard signs
- “Danger – Slippery Floor” signs
- “Wet Floor” cleaners’ signs
- Outdoor walkway warnings for moss, ice and algae
- Yellow hazard triangle signs (international standard style)
- Floor decals & anti-slip labels
- Temporary portable signs (A-frame style)
- Large-format ACM panels for long-term installation
- High-tack vinyl stickers ideal for rough or textured surfaces
All signs are available in standard or extra-large sizes, and we also offer full customisation — including bilingual Te Reo Māori options (e.g., “He Papa Pāhekeheke”).
Material Options & Durability
Choose from:
- High-tack self-adhesive vinyl – sticks securely to rough concrete, tiles, sealed floors
- Standard vinyl – ideal for indoor smooth surfaces
- ACM aluminium composite – weatherproof and ideal for external walls
- PVC & polypropylene – strong indoor/outdoor panel options
- Corflute – cost-effective temporary signage
- Slip-resistant floor decals – textured surface reduces foot slide
All printed signs include a 5-year outdoor UV laminate at no additional cost.
Nationwide Delivery & Bulk Pricing
Emmjay ships everywhere in New Zealand, with:
- Flat-fee shipping
- Free freight on orders over $100
- Rapid delivery to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin, Greymouth, Nelson, Whanganui, Palmerston North, and smaller towns nationwide (Tokoroa, Westport, Levin, Kaikohe, Ashburton and more)
- Bulk and wholesale pricing available for councils, supermarkets, contractors, cleaning companies, warehouses and national chains
If you need consistent signage across multiple sites, we can produce project-level packs and rollouts.
Why Choose Emmjay
- NZ’s largest online range of slippery surface and hazard signage
- Specialists in large safety signage for commercial and industrial sites
- 5-year UV laminate included free
- High-tack vinyl options for challenging surfaces
- Eco-conscious manufacturing with One Tree Planted support
- Custom designs, colours, wording & bilingual options
- Fast NZ-based production and nationwide delivery
- Bulk savings for large orders
Emmjay signage helps you stay safe, stay visible, and stay compliant — with professional quality you can rely on year after year.
FAQs – Slippery Surface Signs
Q: Are slippery surface signs mandatory in NZ?
While the law doesn’t prescribe exact wording, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, PCBUs must warn of known hazards, including slips. Appropriate signage is considered a reasonable control measure. (WorkSafe NZ)
Q: What is the best sign to use for wet floors?
Use clear yellow hazard signs such as “Caution – Wet Floor” or “Slippery When Wet”. A-frames are ideal for cleaning activities, while wall-mounted signs suit long-term hazards.
Q: Can these signs be used outdoors?
Yes — our ACM, polypropylene and laminated vinyl options are perfect for outdoor paths, ramps, decks, loading zones and weather-affected areas.
Q: Do you offer slip-resistant floor decals?
Yes. These textured decals are ideal for indoor smooth floors, providing both a warning and improved grip.
Q: Can I customise wording or add Te Reo Māori?
Absolutely. We can include bilingual text, custom graphics, company branding, or specific hazard descriptions.
Q: Do you deliver to rural locations?
Yes — we ship to farms, remote facilities, forestry sites, industrial yards and rural towns across New Zealand.
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