Description

The Adhesive Workplace Warning That Lands Where Rigid Signs Can't

Rigid safety signs work on walls and posts. They do not work on equipment housings, machine guards, doors that swing, glass partitions, control panels, vehicle dashboards, helmet shells, or floor surfaces where a worker needs to see the caution before they take the next step. That is where Caution Stickers fill the gap. ANSI Z535-compliant yellow header, black lettering, durable vinyl substrate, adhesive backing rated for direct application on virtually any clean surface in the workplace. Same compliance framework as rigid caution signs, applied where rigid signs cannot go.

At Graphics Decal HQ we print Caution Stickers in Winnipeg on premium vinyl with full-colour UV-resistant printing, die-cut to standard or custom shapes, with permanent or removable adhesive depending on the application. Standard ANSI Z535 yellow-and-black formatting, custom-worded messages for site-specific hazards, and bilingual English/French formatting for federally-regulated facilities are all available.

Whether you are a Winnipeg manufacturer applying caution decals to machine guards and control panels, a Manitoba warehouse marking slip-hazard floor zones, a Canadian construction site labelling equipment-specific cautions, a healthcare facility marking caution-required zones on equipment and doors, or a fleet operator applying caution stickers to vehicle dashboards and equipment, caution stickers deliver workplace warning where workers actually look.

Construction

Feature	Detail
Material	Premium vinyl with pressure-sensitive adhesive
Standard Vinyl	3.2 mil for wall, equipment, door, and panel application
Floor-Grade Vinyl	8 mil with slip-resistant laminate for floor walking-surface application
Compliance	ANSI Z535 yellow-and-black colour formatting; OSHA-aligned and Canadian OHS compatible
Printing	Full-colour digital, UV-resistant inks
Waterproof	Yes — vinyl substrate, water-resistant adhesive
Outdoor Lifespan	3–5 years outdoor service life

Common Caution Sticker Messages

Caution: Watch Your Step
Caution: Slippery When Wet
Caution: Wet Floor
Caution: Forklift Traffic
Caution: Pinch Point
Caution: Hot Surface
Caution: Hard Hat Area
Caution: Eye Protection Required
Caution: Hearing Protection Required
Caution: Authorized Personnel Only
Caution: Low Clearance
Caution: Wet Paint
Custom-worded caution stickers for site-specific hazards

Standard Sizes

9" round or square — compact equipment and door stickers
12" — standard wall and equipment caution stickers
15" — high-visibility floor stickers and equipment markings
18" — large-format caution stickers for high-traffic zones
Custom sizes and rectangular formats available on request

Application Surface

Walls and doors — standard 3.2 mil vinyl with permanent or removable adhesive
Equipment housings — standard vinyl for direct application to machinery, control panels, and tool housings
Floors — floor-grade 8 mil vinyl with slip-resistant laminate for walking surfaces
Vehicles — outdoor-rated vinyl with UV-stable inks for trucks, forklifts, and fleet vehicles
Glass partitions — standard vinyl applies cleanly with removable adhesive option

Customization

Full custom wording for site-specific hazards and procedures
Bilingual English/French formats for federally-regulated facilities and Manitoba-bilingual compliance
Custom symbols and pictograms matched to ISO 7010 standards
Company branding and logo integration on non-regulatory portion of the sticker

Add-Ons

48hr Rush Production — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff

Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated workplace safety sticker manufacturer — operated from our facility at 2095 Logan Avenue and trusted by Manitoba manufacturers, warehouses, construction companies, healthcare facilities, and fleet operators for caution stickers that meet ANSI Z535 specifications and survive the environments they are applied in.

Caution sticker compliance has details that compound on the application surface: adhesive selection has to match the surface (smooth painted metal vs. textured equipment housing vs. concrete floor), vinyl thickness has to match the use case (3.2 mil for vertical surfaces, 8 mil floor-grade for walking surfaces), and ink chemistry has to bond to the substrate so colours do not flake off in industrial cleaning cycles. We print on calibrated wide-format flatbed UV equipment with adhesive selection matched to your application — the same workflow we use for our Custom Warehouse Signs and floor graphic programs.

For floor-application caution stickers, we use 8 mil floor-grade vinyl with slip-resistant laminate that meets OSHA walking-surface requirements. For high-vandalism or extreme-cleaning environments, we offer overlaminate options that protect the print layer from solvents and aggressive cleaning chemicals.

For compliance-deadline projects, audit preparation, or post-incident remediation, we offer 48hr Rush Production on most stock formats. Local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue or Canada-wide shipping for facilities across Manitoba and beyond.

For higher-severity workplace warnings, see our Danger Stickers. For rigid wall-mounted safety signs, see our Safety Signs and Danger Signs. For directional wayfinding stickers, see our Directional Stickers. For inventory dot and color-coding stickers, see our Color Dots / Marking Stickers. For warehouse-wide signage programs (aisle markers, zone identification, rack labels), see our Custom Warehouse Signs. For the full range of stickers and labels, visit our Stickers & Labels category.

Winnipeg manufacturers applying caution decals to machine guards, control panels, equipment housings, and pinch-point hazards
Manitoba warehouses, distribution centres, and logistics operators marking forklift traffic zones, slip hazards, and walking-surface cautions
Construction sites and contractors using caution stickers on equipment, scaffolding, and temporary work zones
Healthcare facilities, clinics, and hospitals applying caution stickers to medical equipment, sterilization areas, and clinical hazard zones
Cannabis cultivators, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and regulated production facilities maintaining caution sticker compliance for Health Canada audits
Auto repair shops, mechanical facilities, and fabrication shops marking lockout/tagout caution zones, chemical storage, and tool hazards
Fleet operators applying caution decals to trucks, forklifts, vehicles, and equipment dashboards
Schools, post-secondary campuses, and educational facilities applying caution stickers in lab spaces, shop classes, and athletic facilities
Restaurants and hospitality businesses applying wet floor cautions, kitchen safety stickers, and customer-area warnings
Property managers, condo boards, and rental operators applying parking and tenant-area caution stickers
Government, municipal, and public-works teams applying caution stickers to public infrastructure, parks, and municipal equipment
Federally-regulated facilities and Crown corporations requiring bilingual English/French caution signage

To order, specify your sticker message (or select from stock messages), choose your vinyl grade (standard 3.2 mil or floor-grade 8 mil), size, and quantity, and add to cart. For custom-worded stickers and site-specific cautions, contact us with your facility requirements and we will produce the exact wording and pictograms you need.

Compliance consultation is available — if you are not sure which caution stickers your facility requires, our team can review your site and recommend a sticker package based on Manitoba workplace safety standards and ANSI Z535. Contact us via our Contact page or call (204) 403-4347.

Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Standard production is 4 to 6 business days after order confirmation. Rush 48hr service is available on most stock formats — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.

For multi-location operators, manufacturers, and institutional buyers running ongoing safety sticker programs, custom volume pricing and recurring reorder workflows are available — contact our team to discuss bulk agreements.