2009 Safety Talk listing
Safety Talk is a monthly discussion topic on Diving Safety related issues. The content is included each month as part of BSAC Talk.
The list below details the topics covered during 2009.
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Subject |
MONTH |
DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
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January |
Think about the additional weight you may collect during the course of a dive and how to cope with it safely | |
|
February |
Exploring the benefits of Planning, Preparing and Publicising your own Expeditions | |
| Online Equipment | March | Discussing the merits and concerns for Safety of buying equipoment from Online auctions |
| Underwater Photography | April | some safety considerations to take into account when progressing your experience underwater. |
| DCI care | May | Timely reminders of the first steps to First Aid and getting advice in case of DCI |
| Making the Call | June | The importance of making the right call at the right time. |
| Hydration | July | Advice on ensuring you are properly hydrated for safe diving. |
| Boat sinking | August | A fortunately rare occurence but thinking about it and preparing can help stop it ruining your day! |
|
A Flag recognition |
September | Following a near miss Lleyn SAC took positive steps towards educating other water users |
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Theory Review |
October | How revising your theory knowledge can improve safety |
| Glad I could help | November | An example of how rescue skills taught in diver training can help save a life in public |
| Preparation is key | December | Looking at the lessons learned from the development of the Accelerated Decompresion Procedures Course |
