In an industry with “standards” common, how they are used and the importance they have in day-to-day business far exceed the typical norms in everyday life. While many activities have common practices, in diving they are more constantly used as guides to behavior. When we look at learning to dive; being able to get cylinders filled; being allowed on a dive boat; buying and/or renting certain equipment, etc., virtually every significant step in dive activities is guided by (or subject to) developed standards and practices, for the simple purpose of building and maintaining diver safety. And, overall, it works, as risk-inclusive activities go, diving’s overall safety record is indeed impressive… Click here to read the full article!
Dive Safety Protocols: Why Standardized Practices Matter in 2025 – Al Hornsby
