When not to dive
A person should not dive when he is:
- Uncertified
- Tired
- Dehydrated
- It is raining (with or without lightning)
- Sick, have sinus congestion, runny nose, fever, etc.
- Have trouble clearing the Eustachian tubes ("equalizing")
- Scuba gear is not working
- Nitrogen level is too high (take a surface interval)
- The water is choppy, rough or visibility is poor
- No buddy to dive with
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Have preexisting health problems that may present hazards (see the doctor)
- Short of breath, asthmatic or have problems with allergies.
Useful Telephone Number and Website
TDA Diving Association (Thailand): 52 Moo 5, Thanon Thepkrasattri, Ampher Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand Tel : (+66) 076-206514 - 5 Fax : (+66) 076-206094 Email : office@cmas-thailand.org
World Underwater Federation http://www.cmas2000.org/index.asp
International Diving Association http://www.ida-worldwide.com/index_english.html
PADI http://www.padi.com/padi/default.aspx
NAUI http://www.nauiww.org
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