Hazard Identification
RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
As the leader in dive safety DAN's mission is to not only respond to dive injuries, but to work closelywith dive business owners, operators and professionals to minimize or prevent injuries before theyoccur. To further improve the safety of the diving community DAN has developed a multi-facetedapproach, fostering a pervasive culture of safety throughout global diving communities.
Mitigating Risk:HIRA Program
If a diving business is well prepared and equipped, it can reduce the frequency of occurrences anddeal with emergencies in a way that reassures its staff members, as well as its customers, whilemitigating potential outcomes.
The DAN Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) program was created to assist diveoperators and professionals to do just that. A fundamental element of DAN's ongoing work tocultivate a culture of safety in the diving community, the program is backed by the strength of DANresources worldwide.
Based upon well-established HIRA practices in other industries and many community-safetyagencies worldwide, including OSHA and FEMA, DAN has adapted the HIRA program to addressthe real world concerns of dive operators and professionals. The DAN HIRA program is already liveand improving diver and operator safety in the DAN Europe and Southern Africa regions.
The DAN Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) program was created to assist diveoperators and professionals to do just that. A fundamental element of DAN's ongoing work tocultivate a culture of safety in the diving community, the program is backed by the strength of DANresources worldwide.
Based upon well-established HIRA practices in other industries and many community-safetyagencies worldwide, including OSHA and FEMA, DAN has adapted the HIRA program to addressthe real world concerns of dive operators and professionals. The DAN HIRA program is already liveand improving diver and operator safety in the DAN Europe and Southern Africa regions.
Areas of Focus
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Staff Health & Safety
- Customer Health & Safety
- Staff Training & Certification
- Training Pool Area
- Training Room n Retail Shop
- Dive & Boat Operations
- Compressor & Cylinder Operations
- Rental Equipment & Storage Area
- Equipment Repair
- Vehicle Safety
- Travel Advice for Customers
HIRA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
- Dive Businesses
- Dive Operators
- Dive Instructors
- Level 1 & 2 Only
Preventing Risk
ACROSS PEOPLE & BUSINESS
DAN's HIRA program helps owners, operators, staff and dive professionals identify hazards before theylead to injuries or losses. Focusing on realistic and pragmatic assessments of risks that could lead toserious outcomes, the program provides tools and strategies to proactively mitigate these incidents.
Why HIRA?
The DAN HIRA program is the most effective tool to reduce the likelihood, severity, and impact of incidents, but risk mitigation isn’t the only benefit.
- Minimise the severity of incidents and their impact on your business.
- Remain in compliance with local and national safety codes.
- Keep your customers and employees safer.
- Reduce injuries to your customers and your employees.
- Improve the management and organisation of your dive operation.
- Engage with DAN and have a direct line of support via our data, tools, and service offerings.
- Inspire confidence in your staff and your divers.
- Reduce the long-term costs of injury and liability.
- Improve staff training and retention.
- Leverage DAN’s marketing efforts; DAN will promote your operation and HIRA achievements.
- Establish and maintain a culture of safety within your organisation.
HIRA Level 1
HIRA Level 1 requires a dive operator or professionalto have the fundamental training and equipmentto manage injuries and plans and procedures toaddress emergencies. Level 1 is a self-assessmentand completed online.
Requirements
TRAINING
Staff trained in first aid (BLS), CPR, and oxygen administration.
EQUIPMENT
First-aid kits and oxygen units readily available at dive site or pool.
STANDARD OPERATINGPROCEDURES
- Pre-dive safety briefings(for pool and dive site).
- Boat safety briefings.
- Post-dive briefings and post-divehead count using physical checklist
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
EAPs created for lost divers, dive injuriesand medical emergencies.
HIRA Program Participants
Dive Businesses ・Dive Operators ・Dive Instructors
HIRA Level 2
HIRA Level 2 requires additional training as well asthe implementation and practice of a wider range ofoperating procedures and emergency action plans.Like HIRA Level 1, Level 2 is a self-assessment andcompleted online.
Requirements
TRAINING
- Additional training that includeshazardous marine life injuries (asapplicable), neurological examinationand AED if not already included inprevious course
- Minimum of one first-aid instructor(businesses only).
EQUIPMENT
Automated external defibrillator (AED).
STANDARD OPERATINGPROCEDURES
- Maintenance of first-aid kits andoxygen units.
- Provision for denial of service based oninadequate fitness-to-dive.
- Regular emergency simulations anddrills.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
Additional EAPs based on scope ofactivities - checklist provided.
ENVIRONMENTALSUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Our Pledge To you
DAN is committed to advancing a culture of safetyby engaging with all stakeholders in the recreationalscuba, freediving, sport, technical and professionaldive communities worldwide to emphasize best divingpractices and diver health and safety. We pledge towork with community leaders, medical service providers,chamber technicians, business owners and operators,dive professionals and divers to provide the resourcesnecessary to build and sustain that culture.
HIRA Level 3
HIRA Level 3 is a comprehensive assessmentand detailed evaluation of hazards. At this level,nearly every facet of business and dive operationsare addressed, and additional EAPs are requiredbased on the scope of activities. This level can becompleted online or conducted on site by request.
Requirements
In addition to the Level 1 & 2 requirements
FULL HIRA ASSESSMENT
Thorough and detailed evaluation ofhazards following DAN's comprehensiveRisk Assessment Guide for DivingBusinesses and Professionals (due forpublication later this year).
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
Additional EAPs based on scope ofactivities - checklist provided.
Dive Emergency Hotline
CALL FOR ASSISTANCE
+27 828 10 60 10
DAN's Emergency Hotline staff members are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide information, assist with care coordination and evacuation assistance.