Dykningspraxis

Dykningspraxis refers to the set of practices, procedures, and standards used in diving activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and competence. The term combines the word for diving in Scandinavian languages (dykning) with praxis, reflecting a systematic approach to diving work and recreation. The scope covers recreational, professional, and scientific diving, including planning, equipment checks, execution, and post-dive procedures.

Core elements include training and certification through recognized organizations, pre-dive planning and risk assessment, the buddy system, and written or formalized checklists. Divers usually use gas management procedures, monitor depth and time, and may rely on dive computers or tables to manage decompression obligations. Communication during a dive, signaling, and emergency procedures such as sharing air, controlled ascent, and abort procedures are integral. Equipment handling encompasses inspection, maintenance, and proper donning of gear, with different gear configurations for recreational, technical, and commercial diving.

Regulatory and professional standards vary by jurisdiction and organization. In many countries, professional divers operate under occupational safety rules and employer procedures, while recreational diving is guided by codes of practice from organizations such as PADI, NAUI, or SSI. Best practices emphasize risk assessment, incident reporting, incident prevention, and post-dive debriefing. As diving technology evolves—such as rebreathers and mixed-gas systems—dykningspraxis continually adapts to new procedures and safety protocols.