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

Regulations

Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022

10. Control of commercial diving operations

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An employer must—

 

(a)ensure that all diving operations are controlled in accordance with the latest version of all applicable regulations, the standards, the relevant code of practice and any other relevant document;

 

(b)ensure that all diving operations are conducted in accordance with the employer's operations manual and in accordance with the applicable class of diving;

 

(c)ensure that the risks identified in terms of regulation 6 are as far as is reasonably practicable eliminated, minimised or controlled, and ensure that the diving project plan is implemented;

 

(d)develop emergency procedures, including hyperbaric evacuation in the case of intended saturation diving operations, and ensure that persons involved in the project are made aware of the contents thereof;

 

(e)verify the qualifications, certification and competency of personnel and  the validity thereof before involving them in the diving project;

 

(f) ensure that the dive site is clearly demarcated by means of a flag, lights or physical barrier;

 

(g)ensure that all commercial diving operations are conducted by a registered commercial diving school or registered commercial contractor; and

 

(h)for each diving project undertaken, ensure that any person taking part receives information, instruction and training in all procedures, plant and machinery appropriate to the diving project to be performed.