Posts with the category “dive-safety-tips”
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Freediving Risk Assessment
May 21st, 2024
Serious consequences have been linked to freedives that lacked the basic one-up-one-down rule, bypassed the buddy system, and pushed limits without proper safety measures.... Read More
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Disinfecting Dive Equipment
May 21st, 2024
We don’t have significant evidence of mass infections on dive boats, around dive sites, or in classrooms or retail shops, so it’s likely that the processes we followed played a major role in ensuring ... Read More
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Which ear drops?
April 7th, 2024
Vinegar, it is worth remembering, is one of the most revered ingredients by sailors and divers. It removes encrustations, neutralises jellyfish nematocysts, and, although the mechanism of action is un... Read More
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DAN was there for Me..... Close encounters of the shark kind
March 23rd, 2024
During 2009 Mark Barker a DAN member that had a very close encounter with a shark in Mozambique. Mark enjoys spearfishing and planned a trip to Vilanculos in Mozambique with a group of experienced spe... Read More
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DAN to the Rescue: Out of Antarctica
March 20th, 2024
Getting out of Antarctica quickly was very tricky. For the next two days the boat steamed full speed ahead, north from the polar circle to King George Island, where the Chilean base has the only airst... Read More
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Dive Medical Services Around the World
February 21st, 2024
The display of posters, tank decals or certificates with DAN logos should not be interpreted as endorsement or certification by DAN. These materials are readily available to anyone. DAN does not certi... Read More
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Travel Safer
February 6th, 2024
Amid the bustling season of year-end getaways, the anticipation of an overseas holiday sparks meticulous planning for travel arrangements. Amidst the excitement, it is crucial to deliberate on medical... Read More
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Delving into Learning from Unintended Outcomes
February 6th, 2024
The guide addresses a spectrum of diving professionals—from commercial and military divers to those in media and academia—acknowledging the diverse organisational context in which they operate. The go... Read More
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Team Awareness an Positioning
February 6th, 2024
The ability to face one another on ascents and descents, and to use the environment for the team's safety, enhances communication procedures and enables an appropriate chain of reactions should one te... Read More
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Diving Etiquette
February 6th, 2024
Divers want to have a good time, so if you can maintain a relaxed demeanour (despite your own fastidious habits or mild anxiety before diving), you will be doing everyone a favour. There are also ways... Read More
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Underwater Photography with Compact Cameras
November 19th, 2023
As in nature photography, perspective and background are crucial in underwater photography. The correct exposure and the right motif are also required. If you photograph a fish’s tail fins only from b... Read More
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Surface Tows Against Current
November 19th, 2023
Divers should always keep their rescue skills fresh, a thorough understanding of the dive site, your and your buddy’s skills and equipment, and a mutually agreed upon dive plan can help prevent the ne... Read More
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Travel Smarter: Rental Gear
November 19th, 2023
Whatever equipment you use to dive, you need to know how to operate it before you submerge. If you have your own gear, comfort with it comes naturally over time... Read More
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Diving in Remote Destinations
November 18th, 2023
When it comes to safety, every diver considering a trip to a remote dive destination should consider whether the risk is worth the reward. Take the time to research your options, and maintain high sta... Read More
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Mismatched Scuba Valves to Cylinder Outlets
September 16th, 2023
While a valve with a M25 thread may initially appear to fit a ¾-inch NPSM cylinder neck, it will necessitate more force to tighten and likely not seal correctly, requiring significant over tightening ... Read More
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Dive Boat Etiquette – From Yachts to rubber ducks
September 16th, 2023
Many divers, especially the more experienced ones, develop such a symbiosis with their equipment that they tend to forget they are wearing it. This is a recipe for bumps and bruises. All this means ... Read More
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Underwater Crime Scene Investigators
September 16th, 2023
With advancements in forensic science and dive technology, more recoveries of evidence are successfully performed each year. Many items found underwater secure convictions against those who sought to ... Read More
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Travel Smarter: Personal Safety While Traveling
September 16th, 2023
Before you leave home, check the local news at your destination. Knowing about inclement weather, utility outages, or civil unrest will allow you to adjust your travel plans accordingly.... Read More
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Liability in Context
September 16th, 2023
It's important to note that the availability and specific terms of these liability policies may vary among insurance providers. It's advisable to consult with an insurance specialist or broker to dete... Read More
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Learning from Success. Learning from Mistake
September 16th, 2023
Learning happens when we do something, reflect on it, put some changes in place that should address the gap in our previous performance, and then try it out the next time to see what happens. ... Read More
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Dive in the Fast Lane with DPVs
September 16th, 2023
Safely using a DPV requires additional training. Divers who intend to use one in open water without proper training may lose control of the unit or their buoyancy, which could lead to a rapid ascent a... Read More
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KwaZulu Natal shipwrecks: The Produce
September 16th, 2023
This is a popular wreck with a heroic past that affords us the most splendid diving opportunities. The sheer size and interest factor that she provides ensures that numerous dives are required merely ... Read More
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Diving Fit In 7-Days or Your Money Back
August 14th, 2023
Pushing an inflatable dive boat up the beach sounds harder than it really is. It's easier if you get a few dive mates involved with your fitness program and keep the boat balanced on its keel as you g... Read More
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Shore diving in Taiwan: challenges and adaptations in a unique environment
July 9th, 2023
Because of the need to finish the dive at a specific exit point (and the lack of a boat to pick you up if you don’t), navigation plays a more important role in shore diving than in most boat dives. Co... Read More
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This Fogging Mask
July 8th, 2023
Because your mask is your window to view the underwater world, having a good, comfortable, fog-free visor is non-negotiable. You will want clear glass through which to see all those magical creatures.... Read More
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Lost Divers | Missed Opportunity
June 29th, 2023
The divemaster, as is standard practice, should drag a buoy that is visible to the skipper on the boat at all times. This may be difficult on deep dives with a strong current. I always insist that eve... Read More
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THE DAN WORLD-WIDE RCN
June 29th, 2023
Ideally, chambers are located in close proximity to a medical facility, to facilitate comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis, and support where additional medical treatments may be required.... Read More
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Diver and Dive Operator Ethics
April 30th, 2023
Financial incentives and kind behaviour kept us from noticing significant and concerning signs. Dive staff and professionals need to pay extra attention to checking every medical form, and staff membe... Read More
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Diver and Dive Operator Ethics
April 30th, 2023
Financial incentives and kind behaviour kept us from noticing significant and concerning signs. Dive staff and professionals need to pay extra attention to checking every medical form, and staff membe... Read More
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What Dive Computers Don\'t Know | PART 2
March 15th, 2023
The dive computer on your wrist does not know if you are overweight, have a PFO, if you donated blood the day before or previously suffered a case of DCS.
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Toughing It Out Is Dangerous
March 15th, 2023
This story about a diver who pushed past his limits and overexerted himself is a testament to the importance of caution, being aware of your divers, and remembering that DAN is here in case of an emer... Read More
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“LIGHTS, Film, Action!”
March 1st, 2023
Good lights are vital in underwater photography. There is a whole array of colour to capture! On land you battle to see these amazing colours in such proximity to each other but underwater it is like ... Read More
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Terrific Freedive Mode
March 1st, 2023
There are a few basic considerations when selecting a dive computer. Competitive divers will most likely opt for a watch-style computer that is small, dynamic, and consistently and accurately records ... Read More
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Kaboom!....The Big Oxygen Safety Issue
March 1st, 2023
Mirko suffered first, second and third-degree burns to 40% of his body in the resulting fire. Once outside, people rushed to him, and he realised that he needed to cool down his burnt skin. He acquire... Read More
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The Benefits of Being Bald
March 1st, 2023
Alopecia is an immuno-disorder whereby your immune system mistakenly attacks your hair follicles, causing them to become inflamed, resulting in ultimate hair loss. Each person has a different overall ... Read More
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Dive into Freedive Instruction
March 1st, 2023
I freedive because there is no other place that I can go to where I feel so out of and in control at the same time. With each dive I feel like I meet my Maker. Whether it is diving the ocean, and seei... Read More
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After the Accident
February 23rd, 2023
Only trained and certified practitioners should administer emergency oxygen and psychological first aid to individuals in need.... Read More
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Equaleasy - neoprene hoods and equalisation
January 2nd, 2023
While we are acutely aware of these annoyances (we don’t want to look like Marge Simpson, and we don’t want to readjust our mask strap every five minutes), the most worrying characteristic of hoods is... Read More
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Do I Need Medical-Grade Oxygen?
January 2nd, 2023
Purely from a safety and quality point of view, ABO can be used to fill USP oxygen cylinders, but not the other way around. You will need to do your own shopping for prices and availability, but ABO i... Read More
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Decompression, Stage, and Bailout Cylinders
January 2nd, 2023
Generally, divers should always abide by their training agency’s recommendations and stay within the scope of their training to help ensure that every dive is as safe as possible. Divers should strive... Read More
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Mismatched Scuba Valves to Cylinder OutletsUnderwater Crime Scene InvestigatorsDive Boat Etiquette – From Yachts to rubber ducksTravel Smarter: Personal Safety While TravelingLiability in ContextLearning from Success. Learning from MistakeDive in the Fast Lane with DPVsKwaZulu Natal shipwrecks: The ProduceAvoid Diving With EarplugsThe Parting ShotWeight loss for diversPredive Warm-UpTara Panton's Cape NudibranchsMonitoring Cardiac Health in Scuba DiversRESEARCHER PROFILE: Petar Denoble: Solving practical issues for divers
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