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The Decompression Sickness Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Lack of training
- Inadequate equipment
- 2. Scuba Diving
- Equipment failure
- Dangerous marine life
- 3. Breathe Compressed Air
- Oxygen toxicity
- Air embolism
- 4. Pressure Change
- Barotrauma
- Nitrogen narcosis
- 5. Post-Dive
- Omitted decompression
- Fatigue
- 6. Recovery
- Inadequate first aid kit
- Improper recovery procedures
- Equipment damage
- 7. Equipment Check
- Insufficient inspection
- Inconsistent maintenance
- 8. Ascent
- Rapid ascent
- Oxygen shortage
- 9. Deco stops
- Incorrect deco stop
- Exceeding no-deco limit
- 10. Final ascent
- Repetitive dive
- Multiple day diving
- 11. Surface Interval
- Insufficient surface interval
- Exposed to outdoor elements
- 12. Repeat Dive
- Risk of residual nitrogen
- Insufficient surface interval
- 13. Surface Breathing
- Risk of hypoxia
- Incorrect breathing technique
- 14. Rebreather Set-up
- Improper set-up
- Lack of inspection
- 15. Rebreather Use
- Inadequate oxygen mix
- CO2 build-up
- 16. Diving Deeper Than 18m
- Potential for narcosis
- Risk of pressure injuries
- 17. Buddy System
- Miscommunication
- Inadequate assistance in emergency
- 18. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training
- Improper implementation
- 19. Debriefing
- Lack of exchange of vital information
- Misunderstanding tasks
- 20. Equipment Storage
- Improper storage
- Damage to expensive gear