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Water safety posters

Water is enjoyable and, without a few simple habits, dangerous.

4 free water safety posters

A4 and A3 PDFs. Ink-light copies print with much less colour.

Download the whole set

All 4 posters in A4 and A3 PDF, with the ink-light versions, in one ZIP file (369 KB).

Download all (ZIP)

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How to use them

  1. Put the poolside rules at the entrance to the pool hall, where people stand to change.
  2. Display the open-water and float-to-live posters at car parks, jetties, towpaths and slipways.
  3. Hang the reach-or-throw poster near the lifeguard station, reception or any rescue equipment.
  4. Print on A3 for corridors and changing rooms, A4 for noticeboards.
  5. Choose the ink-light versions of the do and avoid posters if you print a lot.

About these posters

This set of four free printable posters covers the basics: staying safe near open water, what to do if you fall in unexpectedly, good practice at the poolside, and how to help someone in trouble without putting yourself at risk. They suit swimming pools, leisure centres, holiday parks, schools, clubs and any workplace beside a river, lake, canal or the sea. Each poster is plain information in large type that reads from a distance. Download A4 or A3 PDFs, or the whole set as a ZIP.

Questions

Are these official water safety posters?

No. They are general good-practice reminders written by us, not an official code or sign. Use them alongside your own site rules and any lifeguard or safety guidance.

What is float to live?

It is a widely taught survival technique for falling into cold water: stay calm, lean back, spread your arms and legs, and float until your breathing settles before you try to swim or call for help.

Can I add my own pool or site rules?

Yes. Print the poster and add local rules, opening hours or contact numbers on a separate notice beside it.

Are the posters suitable for children?

They are written for teens and adults. For young children, supervision matters more than any poster, so always keep a close eye on them.

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