Beware Shallow Water Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that the water ahead is too shallow to dive or jump into safely, reducing the risk of serious head, neck or spinal injuries.

Also commonly referred to as a Shallow Water — No Diving sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Beware Shallow Water
Sign type: Warning Sign safety sign
Colour: Yellow and black
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Swimming pools, lidos, open-air bathing lakes, harbours and quaysides with tidal shallows
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW038

Where Should a Beware Shallow Water Sign Be Used?
Swimming pools, lidos, open-air bathing lakes, harbours and quaysides with tidal shallows

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It should be posted wherever people may misjudge water depth and attempt to dive or jump in, such as pool shallow ends, riverbanks, or coastal access points. The sign addresses the risk of catastrophic injury caused by striking the bottom in water that appears deeper than it is.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Beware Shallow Water sign mean?
A Beware Shallow Water sign warns people that the water in the area is shallow and that entering it by diving or jumping carries a serious risk of injury.

Where should a Beware Shallow Water sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near swimming pools, lidos, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Beware Shallow Water sign a warning sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the yellow and black warning sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Beware Shallow Water” and “Shallow Water — No Diving”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Shallow Water — No Diving” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.