by Steve Orange | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
At the BDSG COVID-19 working group meeting on 28th May, the HSE informed the group that due to the lockdown, they were extending HSE medicals by 3 months for asymptomatic divers or those who have had similar symptoms but been tested negative for COVID-19. The BDSG...
by Steve Orange | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The SAA continues to support the BDSG (British Diving Safety Group) in developing safe policies for the return to diving. Following the meeting of 28th May 2020 the BDSG has issued an update on this and I recommend all members read this very informative message. When...
by Steve Orange | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The SAA continues to support the BDSG (British Diving Safety Group) in developing safe policies for the return to diving. Following a meeting held Thursday 29th May, the BDSG has issued an update regarding this and I recommend all members read this very informative...
by Steve Orange | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The BDSG COVID-19 team met on Thursday 21st May 2020 to discuss a mindful, progressive return to shore diving, because it naturally lends itself to social distancing above the surface. Below the surface divers routinely dive in full personal protective equipment...
by Steve Orange | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The SAA has been in consultation with our Medical Advisor, Dr Matt Waterman, since mid-April regarding the medical implications of members returning to diving, post Covid-19. Dr Waterman is a co-author with three other dive medical experts, who have written an article...
