Con-ed, Diver Medical + Liability Waiver

Continuing Education, Liability Waiver & Diver Medical Questionnaire

Directions: Please read carefully, fill in all blanks and initial each paragraph before signing at bottom. Any scuba diving activity REQUIRES this form to be filled out. Failure to follow it's instructions may result in diving activities being delayed. We do NOT allow any student to train with us without this form being completed and submitted in full.

For minor children, this form MUST be filled out by their Parent/Guardian.

Continuing Education Administrative Document

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgment and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practices. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Recognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I have read the above statements and have had any questions answered to my satisfaction. I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving.

Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement

For training programs under sanction through SDI, TDI or PADI.

I hereby affirm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death.

I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand and agree that neither my Instructor(s), ALL STAFF AT TRIANGLE DIVE SHOP LLC, the facility through which I received my Instruction, TRIANGLE DIVE SHOP LLC, International Training and Scuba Diving International, Professional Association of Diver Instructors, nor the officers, directors, shareholders, affiliated companies, employees, agents, or assigns of the above listed entities and/or individuals, nor the authors of any materials including texts and tables expressly used for training and certification (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death, or other damages to me or my family, heirs, or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this diving class or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.

In consideration of being allowed to enroll in this course, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with said course, for any harm, injury, or damage that may befall me while I am enrolled as a student of this course, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I further agree to save, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless said course and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, anyone purporting to act on my behalf, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising directly or indirectly out of my enrollment and participation in this course including both claims arising during the course or after I receive my certification even if such claims may be groundless, false or fraudulent.

I also understand that diving activities are physically strenuous and that I will be exerting myself during this diving course, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, oxygen toxicity, inert gas narcosis, drowning, etc. that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the above listed individuals or companies responsible for the same, and I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless said course and Released Parties for any such injuries incurred by me.

I understand that these activities may place me deeper than I am able to safely execute a free (without breathing gas) ascent from.

I understand that I may be required to furnish my own equipment and that I am responsible for its operating condition and maintenance.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian.

I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this document of my own free act. Further that I understand and agree that, in the event that one or more of the provisions of this agreement, for any reason, is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions had never been contained herein.

By signing this document you may be waiving your legal right to a jury trial to hold the provider legally responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from risks inherent in the sport or recreational opportunity or for any injuries or damages you may suffer due to the provider’s ordinary negligence that are the result of the provider’s failure to exercise reasonable care.

IT IS THE INTENTION OF BY THIS INSTRUMENT TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, ALL STAFF AT TRIANGLE DIVE SHOP LLC, THE FACILITY THROUGH WHICH I RECEIVED MY INSTRUCTION TRIANGLE DIVE SHOP LLC, THE TRAINING AGENCIES SCUBA DIVING INTERNATIONAL (SDI), TECHNICAL DIVING INTERNATIONAL (TDI), PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DIVE INSTRUCTORS (PADI) AND INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND SCUBA DIVING INTERNATIONAL, AND ALL OTHER RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, OR ARISING OUT OF, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY READING IT BEFORE SIGNING IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Please read this document thoroughly. Any scuba diving related activity REQUIRES this form to be filled out. Failure to follow it's instructions may result in any diving activities being delayed. We will NOT allow any student to dive without this form being completed.

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/ or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.

Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive

If you require a doctors signature, your divers medical examination form is good for one year from signature date on form. Please be sure to keep that in your records so you can present a paper copy to the shop.

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, further medical evaluation is NOT required and you may continue to the bottom of this page to sign (skipping all additional "box" questions below). Please read and agree to the participant statement at the bottom of the page by signing it.

* If you answered YES to questions 1, 2, 4, or 6 - 9 you must fill out the box corresponding to your YES answer(s) below.

* If you answered YES to starred questions 3, 5 or 10 above, please read carefully. You must agree to the participant statement at the bottom of this page by signing it. You ARE REQUIRED take this document, in its entirety, (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician’s Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician’s approval. Failure to do so may result in not being able to enter the water.

This section is ONLY required to complete if you answered YES to any above question

BOX A – I HAVE/HAVE HAD:

BOX B – I AM OVER 45 YEARS OF AGE AND:

BOX C – I HAVE/HAVE HAD:

BOX D – I HAVE/HAVE HAD:

BOX E – I HAVE/HAVE HAD:

BOX F – I HAVE/HAVE HAD:

BOX G – I HAVE HAD:

PLEASE READ

* If you answered YES to any questions in the BOXES in the above supplemental section, please read carefully. You ARE REQUIRED take this document, in its entirety, (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician’s Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician’s approval. Failure to do so may result in not being able to enter the water. Once cleared by a physician, you must agree to the participant statement at the bottom of this page by signing it.

Participant Name: ______________________________________

The above-named person requests your opinion of his/her medical suitability to participate in recreational scuba diving or freediving training or activity. Please visit uhms.org for medical guidance on medical conditions as they relate to diving. Review the areas relevant to your patient as part of your evaluation.

Approved – I find no conditions that I consider incompatible with recreational scuba diving or freediving.

Not approved – I find conditions that I consider incompatible with recreational scuba diving or freediving.

Signature of certified medical doctor or other legally certified medical provider

Medical Examiner’s Name (print): _________________________________________

Clinical Degrees/Credentials: ____________________________________________

Clinic/Hospital: _____________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ Email:______________________________

Physician/Clinic Stamp below (optional):

I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.