27 Questions
Which phone number should be contacted in case of a diving emergency?
0800-4DES-111
What is the purpose of Dive Otago's Safety Management System (SMS)?
To direct and control operations in regard to safety
Who is ultimately responsible for Dive Otago's Safety Management System (SMS)?
The Directors
What does the Dive Operations Manual (DOM) contain?
General Operating Procedures, Risk Plans, and Risk Analysis Matrices
What additional equipment must all certified divers have according to the PADI Standards?
Cutting device and timing device
Which section of the document provides guidelines for assessing and managing hazards and risks?
Section 15: Hazards and Risks
What is the purpose of the Incident Register mentioned in the text?
To record accidents and incidents that occur during diving operations
Which section of the document provides guidelines for night diving?
Section 27: Night Diving
What is the purpose of the Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) mentioned in the text?
To determine the likelihood and consequences of diving accidents
Which of the following items must be included in the spares kit for all training and dive trips?
BCD, regulators/computer, mask, snorkel
Who is responsible for checking that all equipment is returned to the correct place and signed off on the trip sheet at the end of the day?
Instructor
What is the minimum oxygen level required for dive sites that do not require driving to altitude post-dive?
1500 psi
What recall device must instructors carry at all times when diving in the open water?
Tank banger or underwater horn
Who is responsible for identifying when maximum ratios should be decreased?
The lead instructor
What should staff do when managing an incident?
Deal with immediate injuries and first aid requirements
Who needs to be notified if an incident is considered notifiable?
A friend
What is the purpose of recording near misses in the Incident Register?
To discuss at the next staff meeting
Which of the following is NOT an example of a potential hazard or risk in the operational environment?
Equipment failure
What is one of the factors to consider when assessing hazards and risks in the operational environment?
River levels
What is one of the factors to consider when assessing hazards and risks related to equipment?
Equipment failure
Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard or risk related to staff?
Power failures
What is one of the potential hazards or risks related to health in the operational environment?
Harbour water quality
What is one of the potential hazards or risks related to weather in the operational environment?
Wind and swell
Who has the authority to make decisions on a student or customer's fitness-to-dive?
Instructors
What forms must participants sign prior to any in-water activity?
All of the above
What communication devices are required when diving at most local dive sites?
Cellphone and VHF radio
What should the instructor in charge do if the estimated time of return (ETR) is likely to exceed the original ETR?
Notify Dive Otago reception via text or phone
Quiz: Identifying Prudent Conditions for Decreasing Maximum Ratios Test your knowledge on when it is appropriate for lead instructors to decrease maximum ratios in various conditions such as weather, visibility, staff and customer experience, and activity type. Enhance your understanding of risk assessment and responsibility in ensuring the safety of groups.
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