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Scuba Diving Safety Training, Tips & Education

Scuba Tanks

All scuba tanks should be visually inspected at least once per year and complete hydrostatic testing at least once every five years. Contact scuba dive centers for professional inspection services.

Aluminum Scuba Tanks
Regular inspection for pitting, a sign of corrosion, within the scuba tanks aluminum surface.

Steel Scuba Tanks
Regular inspection of scratches for rust. Epoxy coated steel scuba tanks should be visually inspected for bubbling, which is a sign of rust developing beneath the paint surface.

Buoy & Markers

Surface Marker Buoy
A surface marker buoy (SMB) is an infatable buoy line which is used to mark a scuba divers location underwater at the surface.

Dive Signals

Hand Dive Signals
Rope Dive Signals
Light Dive Signals

Organizations

Divers Alert Network (DAN)