Diving is a
relatively safe kind of sport, but only when all the team members follow the
immersion rules. We advise you to learn the peculiarities if this kind of
activity and go through diving training if you do not want to encounter
emergencies. Below you will find a list of rules of behavior under water that
is especially useful to beginners.
What every diver must know
The basic rules
for a diver are:
- It is forbidden to dive alone.
- Rising to the surface should be performed
at the speed of air bubbles.
- Diving deeper than 40 meters is dangerous.
- Diving without a plan is potentially
dangerous.
- Mind the time, air supply and depth.
- If you do not feel well, don’t dive.
- If you suddenly feel bad under water,
ascend immediately.
- Check the equipment before diving
- Alcohol is diver’s enemy.
All these point
are discussed in diving training courses, repetition is the mother of learning.
What to do in case of emergency
If something went
wrong, there is no time to think, you should act promptly. If you are starting
to feel bad – ascend. If your partner is in trouble you should establish the
priorities, access the situation and immediately do the following: call for
rescue service, organize transportation and provide the person with medical
assistance.
After the diving
Climb onto the
board of the ship slowly. Do not forget to thoroughly rinse and dry the
equipment.
If you are
planning to dive after a long break, take a diving lesson with an instructor to
help you brush up your skills. Your safety under water depends largely on you –
remember that.
