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Incident Insight: Triage
April 10th, 2017
The profound importance of Triage decisions made by physicians is applied to multiple patients to determine which patient should receive medical care first.
In situations involving multiple patient... Read More
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Lighting Ergonomics
March 16th, 2017
THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LIGHTING IN A DIVING BUSINESS
Good lighting is important in any business in order to maintain a safe, healthy and productive workspace. This is also true for diving busines... Read More
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The Social Responsibility of Recreational SCUBA Diving - Part 2
February 3rd, 2017
When pondering on an issue that affects the psychological character of man, I find the following excerpt from motor vehicle driving research undertaken, summing up human behaviour, as follows: “I... Read More
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The Social Responsibility of Recreational SCUBA Diving - Part 1
January 27th, 2017
This thread started in response to comments received on Loss of Consciousness Underwater, and concerns that divers with undeclared medical problems are jeopardizing the safety of others.
I truly app... Read More
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Smoking & Diving
December 15th, 2016
The negative health effects of smoking are largely known. It is generally advised that smoking and diving are two activities best not performed together. Yet, for some, the habit is hard to break. Na... Read More
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Diving Under the Influence
December 15th, 2016
Recreational scuba diving is enjoyable and it is meant to be so. However, there is a fine line between fun-seeking and hedonism and without an essential sense of responsibility and an awareness of th... Read More
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Is Your Child Ready to Dive?
December 15th, 2016
Is your child interested in scuba diving and you are at a loss for whether they are prepared? Then read on to find out all the issues which need consideration and whether your child is ready to dive.... Read More
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Vertigo in the Diving Environment
December 14th, 2016
Learn about the different types of vertigo that divers experience and how they can be avoided.
Anyone who has ever experienced the feeling of vertigo will surely agree with Bono’s words in the U2 s... Read More
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Understanding Alternobaric Vertigo
December 14th, 2016
The unequal equalisation of one’s ears can cause a type of dizziness described as alternobaric vertigo, a common cause of vertigo that occurs in divers.
THE PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT
Learning how to equ... Read More
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Loss of Consciousness
December 14th, 2016
When diving, it is essential to prevent the loss of consciousness underwater at all costs. Learn what causes to look out for in order to manage and minimise the risk of incapacitation.
Humans are n... Read More
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Air, Nitrox & Fatigue
December 14th, 2016
We investigate the correlation between diving with air or nitrox and the onset of fatigue, especially since divers report feeling less tired after diving with nitrox.
For decades compressed air has ... Read More
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What to Know When Calling the Hotline
December 14th, 2016
In a diving emergency, divers can count on the 24-hour DAN-SA hotline for prompt and vital information.
The DAN-SA hotline is a 24/7/365 service that is available to everyone, whether you are a DAN... Read More
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Diving Safety Officer
December 14th, 2016
NEW SAFETY PROGRAMME LAUNCHED
In addition to assisting injured recreational scuba divers, the primary mission of DAN-SA is for every dive to be accident and injury free. To realise this vision, the... Read More
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How Good Is Your Emergency Plan
August 7th, 2016
DAN is regularly contacted by divers seeking information for their Emergency Action/Assistance Plan (EAP). Generally the information is a collection of phone numbers and contact information. Based on... Read More
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Safety Is In The Air
August 7th, 2016
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless and tasteless gas, usually produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon containing compounds.
It is absorbed 200 times more by haemoglobin than ox... Read More
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7 Mistakes Divers Make & How To Avoid Them
August 7th, 2016
Health
Few people enjoy perfect health for their entire lives. Adopting a healthy lifestyle early in life can help postpone ailments associated with ageing.
When health issues present, it’s import... Read More
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13 Ways to Run Out of Air & How Not To
August 6th, 2016
Our self-contained underwater breathing apparatuses are only useful as long as the tank contains sufficient breathing gas. Scuba equipment allows us to breathe underwater, extending our ability to ex... Read More
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More Water, Less Bubbles
August 6th, 2016
Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than is taken in, and this can lead to medical problems that should be avoided.
For you as a diver there is another concern: dehydration is a contr... Read More
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Don't Get Lost
August 6th, 2016
Getting lost or left behind at sea is probably one of the scariest situations a diver can find himself in. Being alone at the surface in the middle of the ocean is something you do not want to experi... Read More
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Release The Pressure
August 6th, 2016
Ear and sinus barotrauma can be caused by changes in ambient pressure. During descent, when pressure increases, divers must equalise air spaces in the sinuses (through the sinus ostium connecting the... Read More
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Propeller Safety
August 6th, 2016
Of all the various types of diving injuries, those involving propellers are the most frightening. Sadly, several divers have been killed or seriously injured by propellers.
We believe that many of t... Read More
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The Aging Diver
August 6th, 2016
Nowadays there are more divers at a higher age. They are eager to savour their active time as a diver as intensively as possible. Their well-chosen dive locations often lead them to the tropics and s... Read More
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Chamber Maintenance Part 2
August 6th, 2016
We have our cars serviced regularly, so why not our recompressIon chamber facIlItIes? After havIng spent several years assessIng various chambers all around the globe, DAN has developed the Nuts & Bo... Read More
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Chamber Maintenance Part 1
August 6th, 2016
Good on-site skills in maintenance are invaluable for the longevity of equipment. The nuts & bolts course aims to keep facilities running at maximum capacity by providing a platform to learn these ski... Read More
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