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

Regulations

Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022

Inshore Code of Practice for Commercial Diving

7. Relationship between employer and Diving Medical Practitioner
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7.1.The contracted designated medical practitioner shall be closely involved in the diving operation and provide appropriate medical support as needed.

 

7.2.The procedural instruction provided by the DMP must be as far as reasonably practicable be included in the operations manual for that specific project.

 

7.3.There is no need for a diver to undergo another examination when moving from one project to another, if a diver is a holder of a medical certificate of fitness to dive issued by the DMP and the certificate is still within the validity period of 12 months. However, there may be a need to perform specific examinations (in collaboration with occupational health personnel) as a result of specific hazards being present in the workplace (e.g. diving in a contaminated environment), which is specific to a diving operation.