Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Atmospheric diving systems
336(1)Where an atmospheric diving system is used, a diving supervisor shall locate the nearest back-up atmospheric diving system unit or other unit with sufficient depth capabilities to effect a rescue and shall arrange for its use in the event of an emergency.
336(2)A diving supervisor shall ensure that an atmospheric diving system is not used unless the on-board reserve life-support system will sustain life for the period of time that would enable the back-up unit required by subsection (1) to reach the site of the underwater diving operation and conduct rescue operations.
336(3)Where an atmospheric diving system is used, an employer and a diving supervisor shall each ensure that a contingency plan is prepared for dealing with
(a) deteriorating weather and ice conditions during a dive,
(b) the inability of surface craft to maintain station,
(c) the failure of any major component of diving plant and equipment, and
(d) any other circumstances that may reasonably be anticipated.