Water Safety Signs

Prevent potential catastrophic incidents and promote water safety with our premium range of Water Safety Signs. Whether you want to warn about deep or shallow water, or about boating areas, our extensive range ensures compliance with legal requirements. 

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Water Safety Signs

Prevent drowning, minimise accidents and demonstrate regulatory compliance with our expansive range of Water Safety Signs. Whether you’re responsible for managing a quarry, construction site or reservoir, our water hazard signs play a vital role in warning people about underwater dangers before they cause injuries or fatalities. 

Why Water Safety Signs Are Necessary

Water hazards are often invisible to the naked eye and therefore go unnoticed. Hidden drop-offs, underwater currents, freezing cold water and shallow water conditions all pose serious risks to life that need to be actively managed. Our Watery Safety Signage options allow you to do this, ensuring the public is well-aware of risks before they come into contact with bodies of water. 

For UK businesses and landowners, signage is also about a legal responsibility. Under the Health and Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1996, employers and site owners are responsible for displaying clear warnings where water hazards exist. Using recognised designs and symbols shows you’ve taken reasonable steps to protect staff, visitors and the public, minimising costly legal risks to your business or organisation in the event of an accident. 

Material Options & Best Use Cases

We offer multiple material options to suit your environment. Our options include: 

Self-adhesive vinyl: Intended for indoor use only. Extremely cost-effective and finished with a high-tack adhesive for sound bonding to a variety of smooth surfaces. 

Rigid plastic: A more premium indoor signage option when compared to our vinyl sticker option. Highly lightweight, it’s easy to install and will last between 3-5 years indoors. 

PVC Foamex: A highly versatile signage option, PVC Foamex can be used indoors or outdoors. Offers years of protection against weather and UV exposure. 

Aluminium Dibond: Our most durable and long-lasting signage option. Built for long-term outdoor use, resistant to wind, rain and UV exposure. Offers up to a decade of usage. 

Installation & Positioning Best Practices

To maximise compliance with your water warning signs, it’s important to strategically position them. The best places to display these signs include: 

Site entrances

Walkways near water

Fence lines

Changing areas near pools

Where possible, mount as close to eye level as possible and ensure there are no obstructions in the line of sight that may hamper visibility and legibility. 

Why Order Water Safety Signage From Us?

We offer all our customers a value-stacked transaction with benefits such as: 

Competitive pricing

Bulk discounts and trade pricing

Fast turnaround times (2-3 working days)

Free finishing options (drilled holes or rounded corners)

Free shipping on every order over £25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are water safety signs used for?

Water Safety Signs are used by businesses and organisations to inform workers and the general public of dangers posed by large bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, docks, and coastal areas. They are used to mandate or prohibit certain behaviours in order to minimise risk to life.

Is water safety signage legally required in the UK?

Yes. UK Businesses and organisations are mandated by law to display these signs in order to minimise the risk of drowning.

Where should I display the 'Beware Deep Water' signs?

They should be positioned near large bodies of water or in areas where a genuine water hazard is present.

Do your water hazard signs comply with UK standards?

Absolutely. All of our water hazard signs comply fully with BS EN ISO 7010 standards, ensuring compliance with UK standards.

Are safety signs for water suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. We offer several weatherproof signage solutions, including our PVC Foamex and Aluminium Composite signage options. Both these options resist wind, rain and UV for 3-5 years after manufacture.

Can I custom-brand any of your designs?

Yes. We can add custom branding elements to our designs. If you require custom printing, please contact us directly to discuss your needs.

Can I use water caution signs for private land or businesses?

Of course. Our extensive range of water safety warning signs is suitable for businesses and public organisations. They are used heavily by councils, leisure centres, private lakes, marinas, and hotels, among other use cases.

Can you manufacture glow-in-the-dark water hazard signs?

For sure. We can finish any of our signs with a glow-in-the-dark finish, which guarantees visibility in dark or dimly lit environments. If this is a requirement, please contact us directly.

Can I order water safety signs in bulk?

Of course you can. We operate a quantity-based pricing structure, which allows you to benefit from cheaper unit costs the more you order. You can get your signs at a 30% discount at our highest price break.

What are your turnaround times for water warning signs?

Small orders (under 25 signs) will be processed within 2-3 working days. Larger volume orders will take 3-5 working days to fulfil. If you require a precise delivery date or have a specific date in mind, please notify us before placing your order.

Free Delivery (Over £25)
Massive Bulk Discounts!
30-Day Returns Policy
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