The 10 Safety Rules
Safety is our top priority. As soon as you have taken a diving course with us, the world of diving is open to you. You will go diving in different places around the world. In order to make this as safe as possible, we give you 10 safety rules (source: DAN Europe):
- Attend diving courses, BLS, First Aid with Oxygen as well as upgrade courses with qualified instructors.
- Undergo annual diving medical examinations (even after illness and injury or if you need to take medication).
- Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly. Avoid alcohol and heavy exercise, before and after the dive.
- Always check the good and proper working condition of all the equipment, yours and your partner’s. Make sure it is adequate for the planned dive.
- Wear a BC, double regulator *, pressure gauge and knife; even if you use a computer, bring a depth gauge, watch and tables.
- Always dive in favourable weather-sea conditions, with a buddy and always with adequate surface support. Use a surface marker buoy.
- Dive within your certified training limits. Avoid “yo-yo” profiles and never hold your breath while ascending.
- Ascend 9-10 meters per minute, using the most current decompression models and favour greater “conservative” levels.
- In case of suspected DCI, immediately administer 100% oxygen with a suitable regulator, and for the necessary time. Do not attempt in-water recompression procedures. Call DAN!
- Before flying, follow DAN recommendations: at least 12 hours after a single dive and at least 24 hours after repetitive dives and/or deco diving.
* According to the BFU (advice center for accident prevention) at least 2 independent first stages (except in torrents), 2 regulators suitable for cold water and a diving lamp with strong light are required!
You can download these safety rules here – as a PDF!