What is the purpose of a pre-dive safety meeting?

The purpose of a pre-dive safety meeting is to discuss potential hazards and safety protocols. This meeting is crucial for ensuring that all team members are aware of the risks associated with the specific dive and the safety measures that need to be in place to mitigate those risks. By addressing potential hazards, divers can prepare and develop strategies to manage them effectively, creating a safer environment for everyone involved.

While discussing the dive location, regulatory requirements, and finalizing the dive team composition are important elements of dive planning, they do not directly focus on safety. The emphasis of the pre-dive safety meeting is to ensure that all divers understand the dangers they may encounter and the protocols in place to handle emergencies or unexpected situations, making it an essential aspect of dive safety culture.