Water safety is the procedures, precautions and policies associated with safety in, on and around bodies of water, where there is a risk of injury or drowning.It has applications in several occupations, sports and recreational activities. Water safety is the procedures, precautions and policies associated with safety in, on and around bodies of water, where there is a risk of injury or drowning.It has applications in several occupations, sports and recreational activities. Safety at sea Beach safety River safety Swimming pool safety Home safety Occupational safety