Lisa Briggs Skydiving is essentially a risk management sport. Every time we jump we consciously or unconsciously weigh the risks against the rush of the jump.
Safe skydiving is more of an attitude than one or two hard and fast rules.
It's knowing yourself - your strengths and your weaknesses knowing your gear, and being aware of what's going on around you. Every injury or fatality can bee linked to a chain of events or uncertainties that led directly to the accident. The first step in preventing accidents is learning to recognize the uncertainties. This allows you to evaluate the circumstances and make a decision based on the information you have, not on your emotions. These are just a few examples.