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**nthaggard** · 22nd March 2008, 00:48

We use checklists in aviation because they give us a systematic approach to identify equipment problems and determine whether or not the "mission" can be carried out with reasonable success. IMHO this same logic applies to Rebreather's. Especially if you are diving various types of equipment (OC, OC Tek, SCR, CCR) in different conditions like Caves/Springs or Wrecks/Reefs from boats. I agree with Don, Adrian and Eric that checklists should be used faithfully for the reasons Don listed above. It won't prevent all accidents but if it saves one life it is worthwhile.

I don't think the Govt should be setting and policing the standards though, it should be the industry and divers self regulating ourselves. Besides as long as we are human equipment will never be totally dummyproof.

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nthaggard Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 29	Re: Should Rebreathers be Dummyproof? We use checklists in aviation because they give us a systematic approach to identify equipment problems and determine whether or not the "mission" can be carried out with reasonable success. IMHO this same logic applies to Rebreather's. Especially if you are diving various types of equipment (OC, OC Tek, SCR, CCR) in different conditions like Caves/Springs or Wrecks/Reefs from boats. I agree with Don, Adrian and Eric that checklists should be used faithfully for the reasons Don listed above. It won't prevent all accidents but if it saves one life it is worthwhile. I don't think the Govt should be setting and policing the standards though, it should be the industry and divers self regulating ourselves. Besides as long as we are human equipment will never be totally dummyproof. __________________ ______________________________________________ Neill "If you're gonna be stupid...you better be tough"
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