Water Rescue & Safety Cover For Any Project

We have the expertise and resources to provide first aid and safety cover for any water-based project.

As a leading technical rescue company, we supply boats and a qualified safety crew for a wide range of projects, including industry, event and film and media.

We carry first aid, oxygen and defibrillators along with evacuation equipment to cover all eventualities.

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Protecting People Working On, In, and Around Water

Many projects require dedicated rescue capability throughout operational activities.

We have rescue sleds, soft inflatable boats, rafts and pontoons for inland work
and use coded boats with qualified skippers for coastal operations.

Our water safety teams provide experienced rescue technicians capable of responding immediately should an incident occur.

Our rescue teams become part of your project, working alongside contractors while
maintaining continuous emergency preparedness.

  • Services Include

    • Rescue boats
    • Swiftwater rescue technicians
    • Bank safety teams
    • Rescue equipment
    • Writing RAMS
    • Rescue planning
    • Medical cover

Thanks very much for providing the Team for yesterdays river work, Rich, Pete & John were a great bunch to work with & very professional. I think we all had a great day at work, myself, Josh & Mark (Dene-Tech) learning about your work & your Team showed great interest in our works involving the deep sewer network.

Richard Oldfield

Site Manager
Mott MacDonald Bentley

Water Safety Services You Can Trust

  • Rescue 3 Accredited

    Rescue 3 Europe Training Provider is the globally recognised standard for technical rescue and safety training in high-risk environments. We are a training provider for Rescue 3 courses and all our safety staff are Rescue 3 qualified to the relevant standard. On most projects staff are a mix of active rescue team members or Rescue 3 Instructors.

  • Why Choose Water Rescue?

    Water Rescue has a wealth of practical experience. We train all the emergency services and rescues teams across the UK and our safety staff are are drawn from the emergency services of rescue teams.

Water Safety Services

  • Rescue3-accredited training centre
  • Experienced operational staff
  • Nationwide cover
  • Rescue consultancy
  • Water safety cover
  • Ongoing client support

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Water Safety Cover FAQs

What is industrial water safety cover?

Industrial water safety cover provides qualified rescue personnel, safety boats, rescue equipment and emergency response for organisations working on, over or beside water. This includes construction projects, bridge inspections, environmental surveys, scaffolding, utilities, rail infrastructure, marine engineering and civil engineering works. Professional water safety cover helps businesses meet their duty of care while reducing the risk of drowning and ensuring rapid rescue if an incident occurs.

Do I need water safety cover for work near water?

If your staff or contractors are working on, over or adjacent to water, a suitable risk assessment may identify the need for dedicated water safety cover. This is common for construction sites, bridge maintenance, piling operations, environmental monitoring, utilities, inspections and infrastructure projects where there is a foreseeable risk of falling into water. UK health and safety guidance stresses the need for safe rescue arrangements where work takes place near water. 

What industries do you provide water safety cover for?

We provide industrial water safety cover throughout the UK for:

  • Construction companies
  • Civil engineering contractors
  • Rail infrastructure projects
  • Environmental consultants
  • Utilities
  • Local authorities
  • Marine contractors
  • Infrastructure inspections
  • Renewable energy projects
  • Film and television
  • Sporting events
  • Reservoir and dam maintenance

Do you provide safety boat hire?

Yes. We provide fully equipped safety boats with experienced rescue personnel for projects across rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals, harbours and coastal environments. Unlike many safety boat providers, our teams are specialist water rescue professionals who can also advise on rescue planning, risk assessments and emergency procedures.

What's the difference between a safety boat and water safety cover?

A safety boat is only one element of an effective rescue system. Comprehensive water safety cover includes:

  • Qualified rescue personnel
  • Rescue planning
  • Site-specific risk assessments
  • Emergency rescue procedures
  • Medical capability
  • Rescue equipment
  • Communications
  • Incident management
  • Safety boats where required

This integrated approach provides significantly greater protection than simply hiring a boat.

Can you provide emergency water rescue cover at short notice?

Yes. We regularly mobilise experienced rescue teams and safety boats for urgent projects throughout the UK. Our rapid response capability supports emergency works, infrastructure failures, environmental incidents and time-critical construction projects.

What qualifications do your rescue teams hold?

Our rescue personnel are experienced water rescue professionals trained in water rescue techniques, casualty management, first aid and incident response. Depending on your project, we can provide technicians with specialist rescue qualifications alongside medical equipment including oxygen, AEDs and evacuation systems.

Do you work across the UK?

Yes. We provide nationwide water safety cover throughout England, Scotland and Wales for both short-term and long-term industrial projects.

Can you help with water rescue risk assessments?

Absolutely.

We assist clients with:

  • Water rescue plans
  • Water risk assessments
  • Method statements
  • Emergency planning
  • Rescue strategies
  • Rescue equipment recommendations

This ensures your project has appropriate emergency arrangements before work begins.

What types of locations do you cover?

We provide safety cover on:

  • Rivers
  • Canals
  • Reservoirs
  • Lakes
  • Docks
  • Harbours
  • Coastal waters
  • Flood defence projects
  • Water treatment facilities
  • Quarries
  • Inland waterways

Why choose Water Rescue instead of simply hiring a safety boat?

Many providers focus primarily on supplying boats.

Water Rescue provides a complete technical rescue solution including:

  • Specialist rescue technicians
  • Safety boats
  • Rescue planning
  • Risk assessments
  • Medical capability
  • Rescue equipment
  • Industry training
  • Consultancy

This integrated approach helps clients improve safety, satisfy project requirements and protect their workforce throughout the duration of the project.

Can you provide water safety cover for bridge inspections and civil engineering?

Yes.

We regularly support:

  • Bridge inspections
  • Structural surveys
  • Scaffold erection
  • Painting works
  • Piling operations
  • Marine construction
  • Environmental surveys
  • Utility works
  • Rail projects
  • Infrastructure maintenance

Do you provide rescue cover for environmental surveys?

Yes.

We support ecologists, environmental consultants, hydrographic surveyors and environmental management companies undertaking work on rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands and coastal environments.

Is water safety cover required for construction projects?

Many construction projects involving water require suitable rescue arrangements as part of their health and safety planning. Where workers are exposed to the risk of falling into water, employers should ensure effective rescue procedures are available rather than relying solely on emergency services.

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