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Caution Boards in Kenya – Wet Floor, Work in Progress & Workplace Warning Signs

Looking for caution boards in Kenya for cleaning, maintenance, housekeeping or temporary workplace hazards? Bansi Safety Gear offers highly visible portable caution boards designed to help communicate temporary warnings to employees, visitors, customers and other people approaching a work area.

Our caution-board range includes Wet Floor signs, Work in Progress boards, Cleaning in Progress signs, folding caution boards and other workplace warning signs suitable for different facilities and work environments.

Whether you need to communicate a wet walking surface, cleaning activity or temporary maintenance work, selecting a caution board with the correct message helps make the warning clearer.

Why Are Caution Boards Used in Workplaces?

Caution boards are used to provide a visible temporary warning when people approaching an area may need to take additional care.

Common situations can include:

  • Recently cleaned floors
  • Wet walking surfaces
  • Floor maintenance
  • Cleaning activities
  • Repairs in progress
  • Maintenance work
  • Temporary work areas
  • Housekeeping operations
  • Temporary access restrictions

The message displayed on the board should match the condition being communicated.

For example, if the main issue is a wet walking surface, a Wet Floor Caution Board communicates the condition more clearly than a general maintenance sign.

If repairs or maintenance are taking place, a Work in Progress Caution Board may be more appropriate.

Caution signs should form part of wider workplace controls. They should not be treated as a substitute for dealing with the underlying hazard, controlling access where necessary, maintaining good housekeeping or following appropriate workplace procedures.

Wet Floor Caution Boards

A Wet Floor Caution Board is used to warn people that a floor or walking surface is wet and may require additional care.

These yellow folding signs are commonly associated with activities such as:

  • Floor mopping
  • Washroom cleaning
  • Corridor cleaning
  • Lobby cleaning
  • Spill cleanup
  • Housekeeping
  • Routine facility cleaning
  • Wet-floor maintenance

If this is the type of warning sign you need, visit our dedicated Wet Floor Caution Board Kenya page.

You can also read our practical guide on How to Use Wet Floor Signs Correctly for guidance on placement, visibility and common mistakes.

Work in Progress Caution Boards

A Work in Progress Caution Board communicates that work, repair, servicing or another temporary activity is taking place within or around an area.

These boards can be useful for suitable:

  • Maintenance areas
  • Facility repairs
  • Minor workplace works
  • Cleaning operations
  • Equipment servicing
  • Temporary maintenance zones
  • Areas where work is currently taking place

See our Work in Progress Caution Board Kenya page for more information about this type of warning board.

If you are not sure whether you need a wet-floor sign or a work-in-progress board, read our comparison: Wet Floor Sign vs Work in Progress Sign.

Cleaning in Progress Signs

Professional cleaning teams often work in areas that remain accessible to employees, customers, guests, students or visitors.

A Cleaning in Progress Sign can communicate that cleaning activities are taking place and encourage people approaching the area to pay closer attention.

Cleaning caution signs can be relevant in:

  • Offices
  • Hotels
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Shopping facilities
  • Washrooms
  • Commercial buildings
  • Restaurants
  • Common areas

Explore our Cleaning in Progress Sign Kenya page for cleaning and housekeeping applications.

Where the cleaning activity specifically involves a wet floor, also see our Wet Floor Caution Board Kenya range.

Folding Caution Boards

A folding caution board is designed to be portable and easy to position temporarily when a warning is required.

The A-frame design allows the sign to stand independently while in use and then be folded when it is no longer required.

This makes folding caution signs practical for environments where warning boards regularly move between different work areas.

They can be useful for:

  • Cleaning contractors
  • Housekeeping teams
  • Facility-management teams
  • Maintenance departments
  • Offices
  • Hotels
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Commercial properties

Learn more about the design and applications on our Folding Caution Board Kenya page.

Slippery Floor Warning Signs

A wet surface and a slippery surface are related hazards, but the most appropriate warning should reflect the actual condition being communicated.

Where slip conditions need to be highlighted, explore our Slippery Floor Signs in Kenya.

For a detailed explanation of the difference, see Wet Floor Sign vs Slippery Floor Sign.

Where Can Caution Boards Be Used?

Hotels and Housekeeping

Hotels can have frequent housekeeping and cleaning activities in corridors, washrooms, lobbies, service areas and other managed spaces.

Temporary caution boards can help communicate suitable cleaning and maintenance activities to people approaching the area.

For wet cleaning activities, see our Wet Floor Caution Board Kenya page.

You can also read our guide to Wet Floor Signs for Hotels and Housekeeping Teams.

Offices and Commercial Buildings

Office cleaning and facility-maintenance teams may require portable caution boards for temporary cleaning, floor care and maintenance activities.

Explore our guide to Caution Boards for Office Cleaning for practical workplace applications.

Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals and healthcare facilities can have frequent cleaning and facility-maintenance requirements.

Temporary warning boards may be used to communicate appropriate cleaning or maintenance activities in managed areas.

Read our guide to Caution Boards for Hospital Cleaning and Facility Safety.

Schools and Universities

Schools, colleges and universities may use temporary warning signs during appropriate cleaning and maintenance work.

See our guide to Wet Floor and Cleaning Caution Signs for Schools.

Warehouses

Warehouse caution boards may be useful during suitable cleaning, maintenance or temporary work activities.

However, warning signs should not replace traffic segregation, barriers, equipment controls or other workplace measures where these are required.

Read more in our guide to Temporary Caution Signs for Warehouses.

Cleaning Companies

Cleaning contractors may need portable warning boards that can be moved between different client locations and cleaning zones.

Depending on the activity, this may include a Wet Floor Caution Board, Cleaning in Progress Sign or another appropriate temporary warning board.

Read our full guide to Caution Signs for Cleaning Companies.

Wet Floor Sign vs Work in Progress Sign

Although both are temporary workplace warning boards, they communicate different conditions.

A Wet Floor Sign specifically warns that a floor or walking surface is wet.

A Work in Progress Sign communicates that work, maintenance, repair or another temporary activity is taking place.

Choosing the board that most accurately describes the condition helps make the warning easier for people to understand.

See the complete comparison in our guide: Wet Floor Sign vs Work in Progress Sign – Which Caution Board Should You Use?.

How to Choose the Right Caution Board

Start by identifying exactly what you need to communicate.

Choose a Wet Floor Caution Board when the relevant condition is a wet floor or walking surface.

Choose a Work in Progress Caution Board when maintenance, repairs or temporary work is being carried out.

Choose a Cleaning in Progress Sign where the primary message is that cleaning activities are underway.

You should also consider:

  • The wording displayed on the board
  • Visibility from approaching directions
  • Where the sign will be positioned
  • Whether people can approach from more than one direction
  • Whether the sign needs to move between work areas
  • Storage requirements when the board is not in use
  • Whether additional barriers or access controls are needed

For a broader overview, read our guide to Types of Caution Boards and Their Uses.

How Should Wet Floor Signs Be Positioned?

A caution sign should be positioned so that people approaching the affected area have an opportunity to see the warning before reaching the condition being communicated.

The appropriate number and position can depend on:

  • Size of the affected area
  • Direction of pedestrian movement
  • Entrances into the area
  • Visibility
  • Furniture or other visual obstructions
  • How long the temporary condition remains

Where people can approach from several directions, positioning should account for those different approaches.

For more detailed guidance, read How to Use Wet Floor Signs Correctly.

Common Mistakes When Using Caution Boards

Simply owning a caution board does not guarantee that the warning will be effective.

Common mistakes can include:

  • Using the wrong warning message
  • Positioning the board where it is difficult to see
  • Placing the board after people have already entered the affected area
  • Leaving an outdated warning in place after the condition has changed
  • Using a wet-floor sign as a substitute for dealing with a spill
  • Assuming one sign is automatically enough for every size or layout of area
  • Using warning signage instead of stronger controls where barriers or access restrictions are needed

Read our guide to Common Wet Floor Sign Mistakes for a deeper explanation.

Caution Boards Are Part of a Wider Workplace Safety System

A caution board communicates information. It does not physically remove the hazard.

For example, a Wet Floor sign should not replace appropriate actions such as addressing the wet area, following suitable cleaning procedures or restricting access where necessary.

Similarly, a Work in Progress sign does not replace isolation, barriers, guarding or other controls where the work activity requires them.

Good workplace hazard communication combines appropriate signs with the controls required for the actual situation.

Explore Caution Boards at Bansi Safety Gear

Bansi Safety Gear provides Caution Boards in Kenya for suitable cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance and workplace warning applications.

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