Diving Safety

Diving is a wonderful activity to be involved in. It can be a lot of fun. No matter how serious you are about it though you want to take safety seriously.

Diving Safety Tips

There are five components for pre-dive check, also known with the acronym BWRAF.

Buoyancy. Check if your buddy’s buoyancy is functioning well. Try to inflate and deflate the BCD (Buoyancy Compensator Device) slightly to see how it works.

Weights. Check if your buddy’s weight system is perfect. If he/she uses weight belt, check the following: belt, weight release, and belt excess. The weight belt should be on and able to release in time. Any excess should not be tied into gear which will make releasing more difficult. If he/she uses integrated weight system, check whether the weight pocket is in the BCD with the weights and the weight pocket is secured. You should also try to release them.

Releases. Check every release: the waist band, shoulder clips, chest and stomach clips (if any), tank strap, and also the tank clip.

Air. Simulate breathe taking and see if his/her air is turned on well. Watch the SPG to check if the tank is full and the needle is functioning well. If the needle dips, the air may not turn all the way on or the regulator may not be working properly. If everything else is fine, then check the alternate air source.

Final OK. As the final step, check if your buddy has all other necessary equipment to dive such as the dive mask, fins, and snorkel. If all is fine, ask if they are ready to start the dive.