BSAC

Introduction

The British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) introduced the 'Safety First' Programme to raise and maintain awareness throughout the sport diving community about safe diving practices and the need for responsible diving. The Programme also assists BSAC Branches and Schools to provide a more formalised approach in providing 'refresher' training to qualified divers within the overall context of the BSAC Diver Training Programme.
Analysis of the BSAC Incident Reports demonstrates that where BSAC guidelines are followed, diving is a very safe and enjoyable sport, especially when enjoyed by divers within the BSAC Branch structure. An unfortunately frequent conclusion, however, is that the vast majority of the incidents that are reported could have been avoided if those involved had practiced some of the basic elements of safe diving practices.
The 'Safety First' Programme is designed to demonstrate how any diver can benefit from the experience of diving with a regular group of enthusiasts, by being able to draw on the support and experience of others as they consolidate and develop their own personal diving skills. Divers participating in the 'Safety First' Programme are able to practice and 'fine-tune' their diving skills and ensure that they remain up to date before the start of the diving season, or after a break from active participation.
This Programme also appeals to all divers - the hard-core enthusiast who dives all year round, to the holiday diver who perhaps dives just once a year during their summer vacation. In all cases the intention is the same - allow all divers to ensure that they are 'dive-fit' and that they are practiced in skills and techniques, and in doing so work towards the prevention of incidents.

The Objectives of the 'Safety First' Programme

The overall objectives of the BSAC's 'Safety First' Programme are:

Any suggestions for further items for inclusion would be welcome and can be made to technical@bsac.com

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