Diving in High-Risk Environments, Third Edition [Paperback]

Steven M. Barsky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967430518 | ISBN-13: 978-0967430515 | Publication Date: December 15, 1999 | Edition: 3rd

Diving in High-Risk Environments, 3rd Edition, is the definitive text on contaminated water diving, as well as dry suits, full-face masks, wireless communications, surface-supplied diving, and potable water diving operations. If you are a commercial, military, search and rescue, or technical diver, this book is essential reading.

Chapters included in the book are as follows:
• Contaminants and Hazards
• Scuba Systems for Diving in Contaminated Water
• Surface-Supplied Diving Systems
• Dive Planning
• Diving Techniques
• Decontamination
• Potable Water Diving
• Equipment Maintenance

This third edition has been extensively revised and edited . Includes over 175 photographs, technical illustrations, tables, and charts. There is an exhaustive bibliography and a comprehensive index. Diving in High-Risk Environments is is recommended by Diving Systems International and Trelleborg-Viking, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 197 pages
• Publisher: Hammerhead Pr; 3rd edition (December 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967430518
• ISBN-13: 978-0967430515
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,325,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU MUST READ this for your health, June 21, 2000

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"dolphin_diving" (North America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diving in High-Risk Environments, Third Edition (Paperback)

Steven Barsky, has written another excellent publication, that is an absolute requirement in every divers bookcase. He clearly explains the concerns that every diver should consider before diving into questionable water. For the professional diver this will be the book you will use to ensure your safety. Without a doubt all public safety divers must read this book. To remain safe underwater every diver will want to read "Diving in High-Risk Environments" for their health.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and easy to understand, August 12, 2005

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Jason W. Mays - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diving in High-Risk Environments, Third Edition (Paperback)

Easy read, could have been more in depth about some aspects.