Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Only personnel that are in-date may take part in diving operations. If a person is not in date, the diving contractor must ensure that the person receives appropriate training and supervision.

8.6.1        In-date divers

Divers are considered to be in-date when they have a valid diving medical certificate as required in the Regulations, which certifies that the diver is fit to dive and the diver has participated in an in-water diving operation of not less than 30 minutes' duration in the previous six months.