Water Safety Signs
There are three main types of water safety sign; prohibition, hazard, and mandatory signs. There are also information and safety equipment signs.
Each has its own meaning but they all use the same system to convey their message. Examples of each type of sign appear below.
Hazards
Signs that warn you of danger are always:
- Trangle Shaped
- A yellow background, with black symbols and border
- Placed to help you spot a hazard that is not always obvious
They mean that you should be aware of something.
The example sign here tells you to beware of deep water.
Prohibition
Signs that mean you should not do something, are always:
- A red ring shape, with a line running through
- White background, red line and black symbols or shapes
- They inform you of things you are not supposed to do
These signs tell you that it would be dangerous to do something, or go in that place.
The example sign here tells you not to dive.
Mandatory
Signs that mean you should do something, are always:
- Blue and circle shaped
- Have white symbols or shapes
- They inform you of things you need to do
These signs tell you that you should do something to be safe.
The example sign here tells you that lifejackets must be worn.
Information
Information signs, always have:
- A white background
- Black symbols or text
These signs help you either find something, or get somewhere.
The example sign here tells you this is a swimming area.
Equipment Location
Safe condition signs, always have:
- A green background
- White symbols or text
These signs tell you where important safety items are such as the first aid place, or the emergency telephone.
The example sign tells you that a lifejacket is located here.
You can download the full list of water safety signs which is provided by RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) below.
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