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Dive
Safety Information Presented by
DAN
Asia-Pacific, Your
Buddy in Dive Safety
SAFE
DIVING TIPS
All
diving involves a degree of risk, because, after all, we are air-breathing
mammals and are not designed for breathing underwater. If we accept this
premise, and admit to ourselves that we are voluntarily entering an alien
environment, we are more likely to approach our diving with a sensible degree of
caution. We must also acknowledge that we rely totally on our equipment while
diving.
These
safety hints apply to ALL dives and should be read in addition to those
hints for specific types of diving.
- Be
trained by a recognised agency.
Such
diver
training will make you aware of the more common problems you will face
underwater, and how to reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring.
- Be
sure that you are medically fit for diving.
Some
medical conditions are not compatible with safe diving, while other
conditions may allow you to dive safely with caution. It is important that
divers over 40 receive regular medical check-ups.
- Be
sure that you are physically fit for diving.
Diving may require exertion beyond what is usual for you and it is important
that you are fit enough to deal with this.
- Thoroughly
prepare and check your gear prior to diving.
You rely totally on your dive equipment while underwater.
- Choose
dives that match your training, experience and confidence. Dive
within your comfort zone on all dives.
- Listen
to your inner voice. If
you do not feel right while underwater, or you feel that you have exceeded
your comfort level, abort the dive.
- Watch
your ascent rate on all dives. You
should never exceed an ascent rate of 10m/minute when diving shallower than
about 30m. An ascent rate of 5-6 metres per minute is recommended in the
last 10m of ascent.
- Complete
safety stops on all dives that exceed 10m depth. Safety
stops assist with reduction of excess nitrogen, which reduces the risk of
DCI. They also slow your ascent rate, by forcing you to stop for a period of
time. The rule of thumb is 3-5 minutes at 5-6 metres. An additional deeper
stop may sometimes be beneficial after deeper dives.
- Always
dive with a buddy. Your
safety and your enjoyment will be enhanced by being with a companion while
underwater.
- Plan
your dive. You
and your buddy should agree on depth, time, air cut-off, and safety stops.
- Plan
your dive so you surface with a minimum of 50bar.
Don’t look at it as wasted air, but as insurance against the possibility
of some emergency that causes your air consumption to increase.
- If
you have had a layoff from diving, or you have been unwell, do some easier
dives to regain your confidence and skill.
- Revise
your skills regularly. Practise
such survival skills as mask-clearing, regulator removal, and air-sharing
regularly.
- Log
your dives.
A record of your diving history may come in very handy should you ever seek
higher levels of training.
DIVING MEDICAL
QUESTIONS – DAN DOC
Do you have any diving medical related questions?
Do you have any concerns about the effects of diving?
Follow the link below to find all the answers to many common and some
less common questions relating to diving medical issues.
CLICK
HERE
DIVING EMERGENCIES
As divers, we hope to never find ourselves in need of
emergency medical assistance as a result of a diving accident.
However, statistics highlight that accidents do happen, even to the most
experienced divers, so we should all have a plan of action that will prepare us
for the unexpected.
If
you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, when in Australia, your first
step should be to call the Divers Alert Network (DAN) funded
Diving
Emergency Services Medical Hotline on 1800 088 200
If
you are calling from Outside Australia you need to call: +61-8-8212
9242.
This number is available to all divers throughout the
world.
As we all know
many of the world’s top dive destinations are in remote areas that are
difficult to access and often result in significant costs in terms of emergency
evacuation and subsequent medical treatment.
Therefore, DAN strongly recommends that all divers be adequately covered
for such a contingency. And
remember, if you are prepared for the unexpected you can focus on what’s most
important … enjoying your diving!
All DAN Diver Courses offered by Mermaids CDC
- Pattaya, Thailand
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