Safety
The HIRA Programme
For 35 years, DAN Europe’s mission is making diving safer. This has been done by offering diving medical assistance and advice, performing research and sharing...
Guy Thomas is an expert Diving and First Aid Instructor Trainer and works full-time as Director of Safety Programs at DAN Europe, where he is responsible for the development and implementation of the DAN Europe Safety Initiatives. He also is a member of the Special Rescue Team of the Italian Red Cross and operates as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer/Diver Medic, onboard a SAR helicopter of the Italian State Police.
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For 35 years, DAN Europe’s mission is making diving safer. This has been done by offering diving medical assistance and advice, performing research and sharing...
After a dive accident, a diver needs to get access to the most appropriate care and be treated as soon as possible. However, it isn’t...
Standard Operation Procedures, or SOPs, are written documents that explain how to organize or do specific tasks, with the aim of creating a standardized and...
When you find yourself too far away from the dive boat/shore, a DSMB and whistle can help to attract attention, but these 2 devices may...
DSMBs are nothing new. They come in different colours, lengths, materials, and can have many additional features. However, what should you keep in mind when...
What is dehydration and how does it influence Diving safety? Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than is taken in and this can lead...
Almost six years have passed since DAN Europe first developed the DAN BLS course. This course immediately became popular amongst divers, several dive organisations, rescue...