ABSTRACT
Despite the best laid plans, diving accidents will occur. Frequently, they result from a chain reaction sequence originating from a failure to follow simple safeguard procedures. Prevention of injury is paramount, and individual divers have a responsibility to ensure that they are medically fit to dive, are appropriately trained on the equipment they are using, and plan their dive with due respect for the prevailing conditions (current, temperature, etc). Before entering the water, all divers should have discussed alternate exit routes, ensure that they are carrying an appropriate personal locator device
(whistle, light, strobe, safety sausage, EPIRB), and have discussed emergency procedures with their diving buddy.
