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Scuba Air Quality Part 2
August 4th, 2016
In this part, we look at common contamination and the various testing options available to dive operations, filling stations and individual divers.
In Part 1 on this topic, we discussed the contamin... Read More
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Scuba Air Quality Part 1
August 4th, 2016
In this first of two parts, the rationale behind set contaminant limits for acceptable scuba air quality is explained. Our knowledge-base on air quality for scuba diving has traditionally been driven... Read More
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Caring For Your Business
August 4th, 2016
The DAN-SA HIRA Programme promotes a culture of safety at diving businesses. With proper care of your business, your clients will be assured that you are serious about safety.
In the previous hazar... Read More
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Caring For Your Facilities
August 4th, 2016
The DAN-SA Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment programme promotes a culture of safety at diving businesses. With proper care for your facilities, clients are assured that your business is serio... Read More
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Caring For Your People
August 4th, 2016
The DAN-SA Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment programme promotes a culture of safety at diving businesses. Learn about the importance of caring for your staff members and clients.
In the Aut... Read More
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Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
August 4th, 2016
The DAN-SA Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment programme promotes a culture of safety at diving businesses. Here is an overview of the programme.
After being summoned to stitch up yet another... Read More
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How Deep Is The Ocean?
July 20th, 2016
There is a ton of information regarding how deep is the ocean, or how big it is. But one question that people often forget to ask is, where do we figure in there?How deep can we dive? How much of the... Read More
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Diving After Spinal Back Surgery
June 23rd, 2016
I recently underwent spinal surgery to remove a prolapsed disc with some fused vertebrae. My symptoms have now all gone away. What is the current thinking on returning to diving after spinal surgery?... Read More
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Shoulder Pain
June 23rd, 2016
I suffered a traumatic dislocation of my right shoulder five months ago. I have regained about 90 percent recovery so far. My use of the arm is pretty normal, but I still have some discomfort with ce... Read More
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Diving with Hyperglycemia
June 23rd, 2016
I am scuba-certified but I've been out of diving for the past 10 years. In that time, I've developed hyperglycemia (diabetes controlled by oral medication), and take medication daily to control my bl... Read More
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Hepatitis
June 23rd, 2016
I contracted Hepatitis a few years ago. Otherwise I'm healthy and would like to learn to dive. What are my options? Condition: Hepatitis A -- formerly called infectious hepatitis, is most common in ... Read More
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Asthma and Scuba Diving
June 23rd, 2016
My daughter has asthma, but it is controlled by medication. Can she learn to dive safely?In general, asthma is a lung disorder in which there is a tendency for the muscle surrounding the bronchi (bre... Read More
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Bone Considerations in Young Divers
June 23rd, 2016
Our 12-year-old daughter has shown a great deal of interest in learning to dive and as a family, we have just experienced an introductory dive at our local dive shop. At our daughter’s recent physica... Read More
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Getting Fit for the Dive Season
June 23rd, 2016
I'm a 48-year-old diver and I have been diving for 12 years. I don't dive much during the winter, but starting in the spring, I usually do a lot of weekend diving in local lakes and quarries. I also ... Read More
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Taking Medication while Scuba Diving
June 23rd, 2016
My doctor has prescribed a new medication for me. Will this cause problems when I go dive?
Many conditions are treated with medication. These include anticonvulsants to prevent seizures, antidepress... Read More
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Healthy, but overweight!
June 23rd, 2016
I have a friend who wants to learn to scuba dive. Although he does not have any major illnesses, he is overweight - he is 5 feet 6 inches / 168 centimeters tall and weighs about 250 pounds / 112.5 ki... Read More
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Waivers, Children & Solo Diving
June 23rd, 2016
n the unlikely event of incurring a diving injury, know your rights with regard to waivers, children and diving, and solo diving.... Read More
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DAN Legal Network
June 23rd, 2016
Verse yourself on the important legal topics of medical questionnaires, post-dive and pre-dive logs, and safe travelling to dive sites. The medical enquiryTo quote a seasoned diving professional: “Th... Read More
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The Nature of Liability & Diving
June 23rd, 2016
In this Blog, we take a look at the foundational legal principles in relation to scuba diving on which any civil claim would be adjudicated: inherent risk, negligence and duty to take care.
The re... Read More
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Legal Matters
June 23rd, 2016
Despite advances in dive training and equipment technology, scuba diving is not without risks. As such, participants must understand the potential for injury that accompanies all adventure sports – i... Read More
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
June 23rd, 2016
Learn about how the provisions of noise-induced hearing loss regulations, published under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (South Africa), AFFECT THE DIVING INDUSTRY.
The noise-induced hearin... Read More
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Compensation Legislation & the Recreational Diver
June 23rd, 2016
Dr Meintjes (specialist in occupational medicine) discusses how employers and employees are affected if an employee is injured or gets Ill as a result of work.
In the previous edition, I highlighte... Read More
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The Aftermath of Diving Incidents
June 23rd, 2016
Verse yourself in the legal implications of diving-related incidents and the aftermath that follows.
As per the words of the owner of an overseas dive charter. “When someone dies in a diving accide... Read More
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Osteoporosis
June 15th, 2016
I'm concerned about diving as I get older. Will the bone loss from osteoporosis make a difference in my diving?
To date, we have not had significant pool of women who:
1. are post menopausal and at... Read More
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