Beware Shallow Water Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that the water ahead is shallow, making diving or jumping in potentially fatal.

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, PVC
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Swimming pools, open-air lidos, coastal paddling areas, riverside parks and leisure lakes
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW038

Where Should a Beware Shallow Water Sign Be Used?
Swimming pools, open-air lidos, coastal paddling areas, riverside parks and leisure lakes

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.
PVC: A rigid, durable plastic option offering a balance between the low cost of Correx and the strength of Aluminium Composite, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.

Why this sign: This sign should be displayed at any water’s edge where depth is insufficient for safe entry, particularly where people may be tempted to dive or jump. It addresses the serious risk of spinal injury or death caused by misjudging water depth. It is especially important in unsupervised or natural water environments where depth can vary and is not visually obvious.

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 could result in serious injury or death.

Where should a Beware Shallow Water sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near swimming pools, open-air 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, PVC 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.