Danger balancing pond sign

The Danger Balancing Pond Children Should Be Supervised At All Times Sign is designed to provide a clear and highly visible warning of the potential hazards associated with balancing ponds and to remind parents, guardians and responsible adults that children should remain supervised whenever they are close to the water.

Suitable for balancing ponds, attenuation ponds, retention ponds, sustainable drainage systems, flood management areas, housing developments, business parks, industrial estates, schools, recreational areas and other locations incorporating open water drainage features, this sign can be positioned prominently at entrances, pathways, fencing and access points around the pond.

Balancing ponds are commonly used to temporarily store surface water and control the rate at which rainwater enters drainage systems and watercourses. Water levels can therefore change significantly following periods of heavy rainfall, and the depth of the pond may not always be obvious from the surrounding bank.

Balancing ponds can present hazards including deep or cold water, steep or slippery banks, soft ground, submerged objects and sudden changes in water depth. Children may be particularly vulnerable because they may not recognise these hazards or understand how quickly conditions around a drainage pond can change.

The Children Should Be Supervised At All Times message provides parents, guardians and other responsible adults with a clear reminder to keep children under close supervision while they are near the pond. Children should be discouraged from entering the water, climbing barriers or playing close to steep banks and other potentially hazardous areas.

Clearly displayed Danger Balancing Pond signage can form part of a wider water safety and site management system alongside appropriate fencing, barriers, lifesaving equipment, access controls and additional hazard specific warning signs where required. The precise measures needed should be determined through an appropriate site specific risk assessment.

The sign is particularly useful on residential developments and public access sites where balancing ponds may appear similar to conventional landscaped ponds. Clearly identifying the feature as a potential hazard helps ensure residents and visitors understand that the area forms part of a drainage system and that additional care may be required.

The Danger Balancing Pond Children Should Be Supervised At All Times Sign can assist developers, housing associations, local authorities, facilities managers, landowners and property management companies in communicating open water hazards and encouraging responsible supervision of children around balancing and attenuation ponds.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, the Danger Balancing Pond Children Should Be Supervised At All Times Sign is suitable for demanding outdoor environments. It provides a professional and long lasting solution for highlighting balancing pond hazards, improving public awareness and helping reduce the risk of accidents involving children around open water.

Materials available for this product

DiBond Aluminium + Rail (Post Mounted)

Description:

DiBond Aluminium + Rail (Post Mounted)

Thickness:

3mm

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1mm Rigid

Description:

1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

Thickness:

900 micron

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

DiBond Aluminium (Wall Mounted)

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Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

Description:

A self adhesive vinyl plus other stuff in here too

Thickness:

95 micron

Fixing Options:

Self Adhesive

3mm Foamex

Description:

3mm Foamex Plastic full descrioption in here

Thickness:

3mm

Fixing Options:

Can be screwed or glued

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