Hazard 14: Diving and Underwater
The Legislation
The Diving Operations at Work Regulations 1997
The Diving Operations at Work L6 (Amendment) Regulations 1990
The First Aid at Work Regulations 1981
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
The Risks
the bends
underwater cables
broken communication
river and tidal currents
inexperience/lack of supervision
undertow from locks/sluices/weirs
medical emergency
pipelines
poor visibility
propellers
passing ships
torn diving suits
trapped feet or air line
Those most at Risk
Divers, supervisors, camera operators and anyone ...
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