Warning Risk of Drowning | Deep Water Safety Sign - (WAO001 )

The Warning – Risk of Drowning Safety Sign (WAO001) is a high-visibility safety sign designed to warn employees, contractors and visitors of deep water hazards, restricted access areas and the serious risk of drowning. Featuring a bright yellow warning panel, bold red and white safety instructions, prohibition symbols and designated spaces for emergency contact numbers, this sign helps communicate essential safety information in hazardous water environments. Purpose and function This sign warns of the potential danger of drowning in areas containing deep water, including mining operations, industrial water facilities and restricted water access zones. It clearly communicates the following safety requirements: WARNING – RISK OF DROWNING No unauthorised persons beyond this point. This facility contains deep water. Entering the water is strictly prohibited. Report all incidents immediately to the control room, supervisor or safety department. The sign also provides designated spaces for important emergency contact information, including the Safety Department, Security, Mine Rescue and Control Number. Its purpose is to improve hazard awareness, discourage unauthorised access and support emergency response procedures. Manufacturing lead time ETA: 5 to 6 working days for manufacturing, subject to payment clearance, artwork approval and material availability. Typical applications Mining operations: Tailings dams, mine water storage facilities, settling ponds and restricted water areas. Industrial facilities: Water reservoirs, treatment plants, cooling ponds and industrial water storage areas. Construction sites: Excavations, temporary water accumulation areas and deep water hazards. Water treatment facilities: Treatment ponds, reservoirs and restricted access areas. Agricultural and private facilities: Farm dams, irrigation reservoirs and hazardous deep water locations. Restricted access areas: Locations where unauthorised entry or swimming is strictly prohibited. Customisation and ordering This is a customisable safety sign. The emergency contact sections can be personalised with your facility's relevant telephone numbers and emergency information. Additional customisation options include: Sign size and dimensions Wording and site-specific safety instructions Emergency contact numbers Company or facility details Material and finish Language requirements Mounting or installation requirements If you require a customised version, a different size or additional safety information, please contact us through our Contact Page. Selection and placement guidance Install the sign at visible access points leading to deep water hazards, restricted reservoirs, mine water facilities and other high-risk locations. For improved visibility and effective safety communication: Position signage at entrances and access control points. Ensure signs are clearly visible and unobstructed. Choose sizes suitable for the viewing distance. Consider reflective finishes where visibility under artificial lighting or low-light conditions is required. Repeat signage at multiple access points and along larger hazardous areas. Important: Warning signage should form part of a broader site safety management system and does not replace physical barriers, access controls or emergency rescue arrangements. Material and visibility options Our custom safety signs are manufactured using suitable materials for their intended environment. Standard material options: ABS Plastic: A lightweight, durable option suitable for indoor applications and selected protected environments. Chromadek Steel: A robust option suitable for industrial, mining and outdoor safety signage applications. Other materials and finishes, including reflective options, are available on request. Choose a material and sign size based on the installation environment, expected weather exposure, visibility requirements and anticipated wear. Compliance note This custom warning sign is manufactured using recognised safety signage design conventions to communicate drowning hazards, prohibited access and emergency procedures. It is not supplied as an SABS-approved safety sign unless explicitly stated. Specific mining, industrial and water safety environments may have additional site-specific signage requirements. Customers should confirm the appropriate size, placement, wording and material against their applicable safety requirements. Safety Sign Online – A Division of Change Consultants Manufactured and supplied in South Africa.