3. Being familiar with and checking my equipment before and during
every dive.
As a Responsible Diver, I understand...
• that simply owning my equipment does not give me the knowledge and
ability to dive safely.
• I must have training in the use of my equipment.
• I should maintain comfort in the use of my equipment through practice.
• my equipment must be equal to the type of diving I will be doing.
• I need to check that my equipment is operating properly before each dive.
• my equipment must be treated with respect and properly maintained and
serviced.
• my equipment must be serviced according to manufacturer’s specification
by a qualified service technician.
• I must follow manufacturers’ recommendations on the use of my
equipment and must not modify it to perform in a way not intended by it’s
maker.
• I need to be properly trained before using EANx (Nitrox) and must
use
proper EANx-designated equipment displaying the appropriate markings.
• the importance of being able to easily release my weights if in distress.
• the value of an alternate air source and low pressure buoyancy control
inflation system.
• how to adjust my weights for neutral buoyancy at the surface with no air in
my buoyancy control device.
4. Respecting the buddy system and its advantages.
As a Responsible Diver, I recognize...
• I need to keep my diving emergency response skills sharp through
practice and mental role playing.
• the importance of planning my dives with my buddy, including
communications, procedures for reuniting if separated and emergency
procedures.
• diving the plan which my buddy and I agreed to follow helps provide a safe
dive.
• I should always deny the use of my equipment to uncertified divers.
5. Accepting the responsibility for my own safety on every dive.
As a Responsible Diver, I know...
• the importance of maintaining good mental and physical fitness for diving.
• I must not dive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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RESPONSIBLE DIVER CODE ____
UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED
QSP-711-101
