No pushing signs help maintain safe behaviour in crowded areas like schools, events, and queuing zones. In New Zealand, these signs promote a calm and injury-free environment in both public and private spaces. Their messaging aligns with the intent of safety & warning signage to guide responsible conduct.
No Pushing Signs – Essential Pool Safety Signage for New Zealand Facilities
In busy aquatic environments—public pools, community leisure centres, schools, hotels, motels, gyms, council facilities and holiday parks—accidents can happen quickly. One of the most common causes of poolside injury is unsafe behaviour such as pushing or shoving near water. A simple push can lead to slips, falls, head injuries, spinal trauma or accidental submersion.
This is why clear, highly visible “No Pushing” safety signs are a critical requirement for any pool or aquatic facility in Aotearoa. They reinforce safe conduct, protect swimmers and visitors, reduce liability, and support your duty of care under New Zealand’s health and safety expectations.
At Emmjay Safety Sign Factory, we supply one of NZ’s largest and most durable ranges of pool safety signage—including “No Pushing” signs—designed specifically for the unique conditions of indoor and outdoor pools. All of our signs are NZ-made, UV laminated for 5-year protection at no extra cost, available in multiple materials including high-tack vinyl, and backed by fast nationwide delivery.
And as the only New Zealand safety sign manufacturer devoted to environmental sustainability, Emmjay proudly contributes to One Tree Planted with every order placed, supporting reforestation and ecological restoration across the globe.
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Why “No Pushing” Signs Are Essential for Pool Safety
- Preventing slips, falls and serious injury
Pool surrounds are inherently slippery, even when compliant with non-slip surfaces. A single push or shove can result in:
- Slipping on wet tiles or concrete
- Hitting the pool’s edge
- Head and spinal injuries
- Broken bones
- Loss of consciousness
- Falling into water unexpectedly
- Collisions with other swimmers
Good signage helps minimise behavioural risks before they happen.
- Supporting supervision and behaviour management
Lifeguards, teachers and supervisors rely on signage to reinforce the rules. “No Pushing” signs are especially important in:
- Learn-to-swim classes
- School swimming programmes
- Public pools at peak times
- Hydrotherapy and aged-care pools
- Hotel and resort pools
- Unsupervised or lightly supervised pools
- Campgrounds, motels, and holiday parks
Clear signage strengthens rule enforcement and reduces confrontational interactions between staff and patrons.
- Meeting health and safety obligations
While the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) does not mandate specific “No Pushing” signage, it requires PCBUs to take all reasonably practicable steps to manage hazards. Uncontrolled behaviour in aquatic environments is a recognised risk; signage is an effective and widely accepted control measure.
Additionally, many councils and insurers expect visible behavioural-rule signage, including instructions like:
- No Running
- No Bombing
- No Diving
- No Pushing / No Rough Play
- Children Supervision Requirements
“No Pushing” signage is a core part of that set.
Why Emmjay Leads NZ’s Market for Pool Safety Signage
✔ NZ-Made & Built for Harsh Aquatic Environments
Poolside signage must withstand:
- Constant moisture
- Chlorine vapour
- UV light
- Cleaning chemicals
- Temperature fluctuations
All Emmjay signs are designed to endure these conditions, whether indoors or outdoors.
✔ Free 5-Year UV Lamination
Every sign and sticker comes UV-laminated at no extra charge, ensuring that colours remain bright and legible for years—even in full sun.
✔ Materials for every environment
“No Pushing” signs are available in:
- ACM (Aluminium Composite Panel) – long-term outdoor durability
- PVC – great for indoor pool areas
- Corflute – affordable & ideal for temporary setups
- Standard adhesive vinyl – for smooth surfaces
- High-tack adhesive vinyl – for wet, rough or problem surfaces
✔ NZ’s largest selection of pool safety signs
Our range includes:
- No Pushing signs (multiple styles and sizes)
- No Running
- No Bombing
- No Diving
- Shallow Water
- Deep End
- Children Must Be Supervised
- Pool Rules & Safety Boards
- Custom facility-branded signs
We also offer combination signs that combine multiple behavioural rules into one panel.
✔ Customisable for your facility
We can tailor your signs with:
- Facility logos
- Te Reo Māori + English wording
- Custom size formats
- Unique icons
- Combined behavioural messages
- Safety rules and depth notices
✔ Fast, reliable NZ-wide delivery
We ship to every region:
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Nelson
- Dunedin
- Queenstown
- Greymouth
- Palmerston North
- New Plymouth
- Napier / Hastings
- Whanganui
- Invercargill
- And all rural addresses
Flat-fee shipping, or free for orders over $100.
✔ Sustainable safety signage
Every Emmjay order supports One Tree Planted, making us the only eco-supporting safety sign supplier in New Zealand.
Where “No Pushing” Signs Are Used
- Public swimming pools
- Aquatic centres
- School pools
- Hotels, motels & resorts
- Hydrotherapy and rehabilitation pools
- Community & council pools
- Fitness centre pools
- Private swim schools
- Holiday parks
- Apartment complex pools
- Campgrounds
- Beaches or lake recreational zones
- Waterparks and leisure facilities
Wherever children or mixed-skill swimmers are present, behaviour-control signage is crucial.
Helpful NZ Government & Safety Resources
(All safe/non-competitor resources.)
Water Safety New Zealand – national drowning prevention
https://watersafety.org.nz/
ACC – Injury prevention guidance
https://www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries/
Health Promotion Agency – Water safety resources
New Zealand Legislation – HSWA 2015
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0070/latest/
One Tree Planted (Emmjay’s sustainability partner)
FAQs – No Pushing Pool Safety Signs
Q: Are “No Pushing” signs required by law?
While not specifically mandated, they are recommended under good-practice aquatic safety management and support your obligations under the HSWA 2015 to communicate and minimise risk.
Q: What sizes are recommended for poolside signs?
- Smaller pools: 300×225 mm
- Moderate-sized facilities: 400×300 mm
- Large public pools or outdoor areas: 600×450 mm or larger
Q: Can these signs withstand chlorine and constant moisture?
Yes. ACM and PVC signs with UV lamination are ideal for aquatic environments, and our vinyl options resist moisture and chemical exposure.
Q: Do you offer stickers for walls, glass or fibreglass pools?
Yes. High-tack vinyl sticks extremely well to textured or wet-area surfaces.
Q: Do you offer bulk discounts for councils, schools or aquatic centres?
Yes. We provide large-order and multi-site pricing.
Q: Can I get a combined rule sign (e.g., “No Running / No Pushing / No Bombing”)?
Absolutely—combination signage is common and easy for us to produce.
Q: Do you ship nationwide?
Yes—flat-rate shipping NZ-wide, or free delivery over $100.
Order Your No Pushing Signs Today
Keep your facility safe, compliant and family-friendly with Emmjay’s durable, NZ-made No Pushing pool safety signs. With unmatched durability, nationwide delivery, eco-supporting production, and the largest sign range in New Zealand, Emmjay is your trusted source for all aquatic safety signage.
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