Analysis of Dive Industry Minimum Requirement Criteria Based on Risk Management

Abstract

Indonesia is one of the most popular scuba diving destinations in the world. The popularity of recreational scuba diving has increased in recent decades. But despite its popularity, this recreation has a high potential danger. The risk of diving hazard must be managed to eliminate or minimize the risk of death, injury, or illness. The purpose of this study is to develop the minimum requirements criteria of the dive industry based on risk management. This study identifies three factors that cause dive risks: workplace environment, human factors and the natural environment. Results of focus group discussion with 108 respondents dive industry included both big and small businesses, locally and foreign owned in Bali, Yogyakarta, Labuan Bajo, Bogor, Depok and Bekasi are arranged 12 elements of risk management of dive hazards which will become the criteria for minimum requirements of the diving industry in Indonesia.