No Diving Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign prohibits diving into the water, protecting users from serious head, neck and spinal injuries caused by striking the bottom or hidden obstructions in shallow water.

Also commonly referred to as a No Jumping or Diving sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Diving
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
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, outdoor lidos, leisure centre splash pools, shallow ornamental water features
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP050

Where Should a No Diving Sign Be Used?
Swimming pools, outdoor lidos, leisure centre splash pools, shallow ornamental water features

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: A No Diving sign should be posted at any aquatic facility where the water depth is insufficient for safe head-first entry, typically anywhere shallower than 1.5 metres. It is particularly important at the shallow end of swimming pools, paddling areas and any open water site where depth varies or submerged hazards may be present. The sign addresses the risk of catastrophic injury or drowning resulting from an uncontrolled dive into shallow or obstructed water.

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 No Diving sign mean?
A No Diving sign instructs people that diving into the water at that location is strictly prohibited, typically because the water is too shallow or contains hazards that make head-first entry extremely dangerous.

Where should a No Diving sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near swimming pools, outdoor lidos, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Diving sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition 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 “No Diving” and “No Jumping or Diving”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Jumping or 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.