Robert N. Rossier of DAN has a lengthy and eye-opening article on diving safety at deeperblue.net. He goes through a list of issues and safety factors. But spends the most time on diver attitudes toward safety. His topics include:

1. Equipment Issues
2. Environment Issues
3. I’M SAFE Checklist
4. Understanding Attitudes
5. Checking the Attitude

An old adage in aviation says that an exceptional pilot uses his exceptional knowledge to avoid needing his exceptional skill.

The same really does apply in diving. Without a doubt, the key to safe diving lies in making good decisions, preferably sooner rather than later. In diving, making good decisions requires an assessment of three critical factors: our equipment; the environment; and our own skills and abilities.

Too often, divers exhibit questionable attitudes about one or more of these factors. Such attitudes can influence behavior, and the divers can find themselves in deep trouble. By looking at some of the ways divers get into trouble, perhaps we can learn a few lessons that will make us better - and safer - divers.