ScubaStarNet Accident/afety Tracking Survey

The Scuba STAR Network is an independent organization with a twofold purpose: to improving safety for divers; and to increase awareness of procedural and equipment issues within the diving community as a whole.

The Scuba STAR Network also works closely with Divers Alert Network to gather safety data and to bring safety concerns to the attention of the diving public.

You've probably seen the regular safety column in DAN's Alert Diver magazine towards these efforts.

The ScubaStar Network goals are to:

• promote dive safety through education;
• collect data regarding diving incidents and safety issues;
• provide safety-related reports for the diving community; and
• support research in the field of scuba safety.

How does it work? It’s powered by the dive community itself. Through diver input, the network can provide needed safety information about specifics in scuba diving. For a taste, log on to Diver Safety Survey to check out the results of recent surveys. You’ll be surprised at some facts you read, and you’ll likely have some “aha” moments as well when you see your viewpoints strengthened on matters.

How can you participate? The primary means the network collects information is through an anonymous incident reporting system. Modeled after NASA’s Aviation Safety Report System for pilots, the network’s Diving Incident Reporting Form provides a mechanism through which divers can report incidents, near-misses, and other safety concerns.

How can you find out more? When you log on to the home page at ScubaStar Network you find an easy-to-use directory for finding the reporting forms, viewing survey results, participating in the most current survey and reading about product recalls. The site is growing, so look for more features to arrive.

If you’d like more information, go to ScubaStar Network