The ADSF has been supplying several thousand free copies of some diving safety booklets to the diving community. To date these have included the Diving Emergency Handbook, Decompression Illness, and Am I Fit to Dive. In addition, we have produced and freely distributed several thousand Diving Accident Management Slates to the dive industry and broader diving community.
Diving Safety Educational Books and Accident Slates
by Australasian Diving Safety Foundation
The Action
Supply of free Diving Safety Educational Books and Accident Slates
Date Implemented: 01-01-2021
Website: https://adsf.org.au/
The Goal
Encourage personal and industry further education in various aspects of diving safety.
Priority Areas
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Priority Area: ActivitiesFocus: Diving & snorkelling
Why is this Project Important to the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030?
Reducing the drowning rate related to diving and snorkelling is a key target, alongside improved industry risk management.
Key Steps to Make It Happen
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1. Promotion via email
Promotion to recreational diving community via direct email communications with dive operators and clubs.
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2. Promotion via media
Promotion in diving media and via training agencies.
Achievements or Impacts To Date
Distributed several thousand free copies of various books and also accident management flowcharts.
Related Organisation Actions
Diving Medical Training Scholarships
Australasian Diving Safety Foundation
- 9 9. Activities: Diving & snorkelling
Youth retention at Victorian lifesaving clubs
Life Saving Victoria
- 2 2. People: Young males (15-29 years)
- 4 4. Places: Beaches, oceans & rocks
Keep Watch
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia
- 1 1. People: Children (0-4 years)
