Updates You Need to Know

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Standards and Procedures are posted live on the website!

As the New Year begins, we would like to remind members and facilities the most up-to-date Standards and Procedures for SDI, TDI, and ERDI are now posted live on the website for review. In addition, all of the training updates are posted in an easy to access location in your dive leader or facility administrator profile.

To access the Standards and Procedures after you have logged into the website at https://www.tdisdi.dev, select either your dive leader or facility administrator login level, and go through the following steps:

STEP 1: Select the “tools” tab…

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Step 2: Select “Standards and Procedures” under the Members Tools list to access the live Standards and Procedures.

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You can also select “Click here for training updates” to review over the standards changes implemented throughout 2014.

Not sure if you’re using the most up to date standards? – Take a look at the top right hand section of the page on any SDI, TDI, or ERDI standards listed. It should look like this…

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See the red circled section; 15.3 notes the standards you are viewing were posted in 2015, during the third quarter. If the Standards and Procedures you are currently using list a number other than 15.3 – please update your teaching materials. They are available to you – for free – online!

The Standards and Procedures for each course are also posted on our recently updated course description pages.

Using the members section online – There are so many tools available to you – for free – in the Member’s Section of the site. We understand times are changing, and technology seems to quickly speed ahead, without giving us a chance to catch up…

If you ever feel this way or if you are unsure as to what tools are available on the website such as: diver registrations, accessing the live Standards and Procedures, where to find necessary forms to teach, how to utilize eLearning and more – LET US KNOW!

The Training Department actively conducts GoToMeeting or Skype sessions to demonstrate, in real time, how to use the website. You will have the ability to see our screen live as we navigate through the site. If you are interested in this, please send an e-mail to Training@tdisdi.com noting you would like to participate in a “web-tour.”

Thank you, and as always, please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you.

Safe Diving,
SDI, TDI, ERDI Training and Membership Services

Public Safety Diving and OSHA, Are We Exempt? Final Answer.

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There are 91 pages in the OSHA diving directive that address diving standards and we concentrated on one paragraph that is in the Appendix. Is it any wonder we missed something?

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EarShield Changes the Face of Water Based Activities

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EarShield Changes the Face of Water Based Activities

by Sue Endicott, MSN, RN:

According to the Dive Equipment Manufacturers Association (DEMA) there are between 2.7 to 3.5 million active scuba divers in the US with as many as 6 million active scuba divers worldwide, and about 11 million snorkelers in the US and 20 million snorkelers worldwide.  Add to that the estimated 30 million surfers worldwide and you have a significant amount of the population engaging in water based activities.  These numbers don’t even take into account those who swim either recreationally or competitively, play water polo or engage in the numerous other water based sports.

Common issue
Ask anyone who regularly participates in these types of activities what one of their number one problems is, and you will inevitably hear water entering their ears and becoming trapped.  This problem is not limited to adults but can affect children as well.

Relief
Relief is on the way.  EarShield is an all-natural personal skin care cosmetic spray for conditioning and cleansing of the ears prior to water based activities. Delivering a fine metered spray of a unique blend of water repellent Olive, Mineral & Tea Tree Oil into the outer ear, EarShield finely coats the auditory canal, giving a conditioning water repellent and cleansing action.

Preventative
Each spray contains approximately 0.05ml of oil solution and should be sprayed into the ears prior to entering the water.  Due to the water repellent activity of EarShield, the likelihood of water entering the ear and becoming trapped is greatly diminished.  EarShield is completely safe for children ages 2 and up who are particularly prone to problems with water entering their inner ears and there are no adverse side effects as the solution dissipates naturally.  EarShield should not be used on anyone with tubes in their ears or anyone who has a perforated ear drum.

Convenience
The product is packaged into a unique injection molded carrying case with a resealable lid.  This allows the product to be carried in dive bags, swim bags, pool or beach bags without a chance of the product being accidentally dispensed. The case is also water resistant and designed to float if dropped into the water.

EarShield is trusted by professionals and is the official ear care product of the United States Water Polo Team to keep their players healthy and ready to play.  Trust the pros and use EarShield prior to your favorite water based activity.  Your ears will thank you.

Learn more and order HERE.

Sue Endicott, MSN, RN
Director of Education
Dive 1st Aid

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Scubility Taken to All Corners of the Globe

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Teaching or assisting divers with disabilities requires an alternative view and approach but in the end is extremely rewarding.

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