Learn to dive with a qualified scuba instructor

Attend refresher courses, lifesaving and Oxygen Provider courses

Undergo an annual medical examination by a diving physician

Always carry an Oxygen and First Aid Kit or check that one is available at the dive site

Do not forget your DAN membership card and check its expiry date

Plan a day free from diving after every 3-4 diving days

Eat and drink adequately avoiding alcohol

Always dive with a buddy and with surface support

Take into account any currents or rough sea

Always use a Buoy, BC, Pressure Gauge, Depth Gauge and Watch, always carry a Dive Table even if using a dive computer

Do not Yo-Yo dive!

Do not exceed a 9-10 meters per minute ascent rate and, if possible, slow down further in the last few meters

Never hold your breath when ascending

Always carry out a 5 minute safety stop at a depth of 4-5 meters

Protect yourself from heat loss by wearing adequate clothing

Never try to carry out in-water decompression in the event of suspected decompression illness

Avoid exertion

Never underestimate the appearance, even if late, of any symptom following a dive and call DAN toevaluate the situation

Permit an adequate interval following the last dive before flying. Follow the DAN recommendations: At least 12 hours after a single no-stop dive and at least 24 hours after repetitive diving or decompression diving