Scuba Diving Safety:
Emergency Prep, Medical Risks & Recovery
Dive safety is more than an abstract goal—it’s a set of habits, redundancies, and shared expectations that reduce the chance of something going wrong and improve your ability to respond if it does.
This section focuses on real-world safety practices, not marketing slogans. You’ll find guidance on preparing for emergencies, recovering from incidents, understanding medical factors, and managing risk through awareness and decision-making.
Topics Covered
Risk Awareness
Summary pending.
- Risk vs hazard
- Psychological safety
- Situational awareness
- Human factors in diving
Emergency Preparedness
Summary pending.
- Emergency action plans
- Pre-dive briefings and check-in systems
- Surface signaling and redundancy
- Post-incident debriefs
- Heat/cold/dehydration recovery