Don’t Let Evacuation Logistics Delay Recovery

When evacuation is needed, time is of the essence to ensure an injured diver has a chance at a full recovery. Work with your student divers to ensure they understand the importance of DAN in evacuation situations.

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COVID-19 and Diving: March 2021 Update

As the medical community has learned more about COVID-19 in the past year, the implications of the disease for divers are now better understood.

An Accident at Sea

Accidents don’t take vacations, and it’s smart to be prepared for anything, no matter where in the world you go. While DAN is best known for helping divers, its emergency evacuation benefit can cover non-diving-related emergencies as well.

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Dive Business Tips: Staff Health and Safety

As a business owner, safety in the workplace is your responsibility, and this requires you to perform an appropriate risk assessment to identify and manage workplace hazards.

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DAN Benefits Extend Beyond Diving

DAN membership and insurance can fill in gaps in divers’ health insurance coverage. Teach your students the value of DAN so they’re prepared for any emergency.

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Safer Dive Boat Operations

With attention to a few important details, dive professionals can dramatically improve divers’ safety and enjoyment during boat diving activities.

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Emergency Preparedness Starts Before Travel

Emergency preparedness is crucial for all travel — especially trips to remote destinations. Teach your students why thorough emergency planning is so crucial.

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Breathing Gas Quality Assurance

It is the top responsibility of a dive operator to provide quality breathing gas, and have systems in place should there be contamination. Learn more about breathing gas quality assurance.

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Kidney Stone Jeopardizes Retirement Adventure

With more than 40 years of experience managing emergencies around the globe, DAN can help your students handle whatever trouble arises, whether during diving or topside adventures.

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