Safety is an important concern for all divers. It’s vital that we all keep up-to-date with the latest guidance and news on safety. Here are some places you can find information on safety:
The BSAC website
You can find a vast amount of guidance and information on safe diving in the safety section of the BSAC website.
The definitive guide to safe diving practice is the BSAC Safe Diving Guide, which contains guidance on all aspects of diving.
It’s also worth regularly checking for new safety articles on the BSAC blog.
Safety articles
From time to time the club also publishes articles on the website which are concerned with safety. These articles supplement the information on the BSAC website. You can find branch articles about safety here.
Branch safety documents
There are several branch documents and guidelines that concern safety or safe practice. They are listed below.
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Calling for help from the RHIB
(PDF, 77 KB)
Guidance on effectively summoning help if you get into distress on the club RHIB
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RIB trip guidance
(PDF, 92 KB)
Guidelines to be followed on all club trips using the RIBs