About HIRA

The DAN Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) program was created to help you identify and mitigate the risks associated with running your business. This program is an adaptation of well-established HIRA practices used in aviation, medicine, manufacturing and other fields and by community-safety services worldwide. DAN adapted the program to address the real-world concerns of dive professionals, offering a realistic and pragmatic assessment of risks and strategies to mitigate them.

DAN’s HIRA program is a fundamental element of DAN’s work to cultivate a culture of safety in the diving community; it’s value and usefulness are supported by industry experts as well as the full weight of DAN worldwide.

About HIRA Level 1 for the Dive Pro member

There are three tiers to DAN’s HIRA program: HIRA Level 1, HIRA Level 2 and HIRA Level 3. As a dive professional and DAN Professional Member you can participate at Level 1 and Level 2 (Level 3 is designed for dive operations with multiple staff members). To achieve HIRA Level 1 you must complete this online self-assessment. At this level you are required to have the fundamental training and equipment to manage injuries and action plans to address emergencies.

It’s important to note that participation in the program is based entirely on the honour system. For it to be effective and you to reap the benefits, it is vital that you take it seriously and answer honestly.

If you have any questions about this assessment, please email us at hira@daneurope.org


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* 1. Your Name

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* 2. Your email address

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* 3. Your DAN Membership number

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* 4. Training
Certifications in first aid and CPR are required. Please confirm by checking the boxes below that your certifications (and, if applicable, your assistant’s) are current. If not, exit and do the assessment when the required credentials are renewed.

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* 5. Training 2
Certification in emergency oxygen administration is required. Please confirm by checking the boxes below that your certifications (and, if applicable, your assistant’s) are current. If not, exit and do the assessment when the required credentials are renewed.

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* 6. Equipment
It is also necessary that you own or have readily available a first-aid kit at the locations where you teach and/or dive. Please confirm by checking the boxes below.

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* 7. Equipment 2
You must own or have readily available an oxygen unit at all diving and training locations. Please confirm oxygen is available at each of the following.

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* 8. Standard Operating Procedures
Please confirm that you or the facilities where you work have established written standard operating procedures for the following

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* 9. Emergency Action Plans
Confirm you have a written emergency action plan for each of the following:
For guidance on how to develop your customized plan click here.

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* 10. Insurance
Professional liability insurance is a requirement to achieve HIRA Level 1. Please confirm that you have it by checking the box below.

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* 11. Pursuant to the GDPR on personal data processing (Reg. EU n.679/2016)

You're almost there!
Thanks for honestly answering the preceding questions.
You have just finished the HIRA level 1 self-assessment. A HIRA team member will now evaluate this questionnaire and will get back to you with feedback as soon as possible.
If you meet all prerequisites you will receive the HIRA Level 1 certificate.

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