Zippers and seals. Typically the most abused parts of the dry suit. A dry suit is always a significant investment.
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Bail-Out Safety
Does your bail-out have an overpressure relief valve? An overpressure relief valve is considered essential for all bail-out regulators, yet few divers use them.
Read More »Questions and Answers
This month, I thought that I would comment on some questions that seem to repeatedly come up in conversation.
Read More »Emergency Drills
On December 1, 1958, fire broke out at an elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Fire crews responded quickly to the scene, but 92 children and 3 Catholic Nuns died, trapped in the school.
Read More »Avoiding the Hazards in Commercial Diving
The five most common causes of commercial diver deaths, as reported to The Divers Association International: how to find these hazards, identify them and avoid them.
Read More »Hurricane Michael: An Unprecedented Response
As an organization dedicated to being ready and responsive, the U.S. Coast Guard certainly understands there are always lessons to be learned.
Read More »Why Worry About Equipment Maintenance?
It’s a cool day in February. An experienced commercial diver climbed down a ladder off a pier in Camden, N.J.
Read More »Preventing Decompression Illness Using the Right Table
I recently represented a diver who suffered neurological injury caused by multiple dives with untreated omitted decompression.
Read More »The Use and Maintenance for a GUARDIAN
If you’re looking for that light inspection mask that feels familiar, the Guardian Mask may be the option for you.
Read More »Effects of Common Illnesses on Diving Safety
In an ideal world, all divers will come to the work site feeling completely healthy. However, just as with any other job, divers are human.
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