Divers called on to help RNLI with safety research

Divers and dive instructors are being called on to help lifesaving charity the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) with important research into participation and attitudes to risk and safety in the sport by taking part in an online survey.

Last year alone, 314 diving incidents were reported to the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC).

With the support of BSAC, the RNLI, in partnership with the British Diving Safety Group (BDSG), is asking divers and dive instructors in the UK to take ten minutes to complete an online survey, which looks at their reasons for participating in diving, how often they take to the water, preferred methods and locations, experience and training, awareness of possible hazards and use of safety measures.

The findings will be used to help the RNLI and BDSG develop tailored and relevant safety messages for the diving community, to help make the sport even safer.

Launched on 27 August, the survey will run for nine weeks, during which time anyone who dives in the UK – no matter how often or what level of experience, can take part.

Please take a few minutes of your time to support this valuable research and complete the survey at www.rnlidiving.substance.coop