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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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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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