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such as the timekeeping log, can also be filled out by the timekeeper, and the individual diver logs should be completed by the divers and signed off by the dive supervisor or other responsible authority.
The purpose of these records is not to complicate diving operations; rather, they are intended to provide a transparent and easy-to-follow record of operations that is accessible to project participants, directors, and supervisory authorities.
the diving operations record should as a minimum include:
• The name of the responsible organization or diving contractor
• The date or dates
• The location
• The nature of the diving operation
• The name of the diving platform or vessel if applicable
• The risk assessment
• The procedures followed in the course of the diving operation including reference to the decompression tables used
• Arrangements for emergency support (including contact-details by phone or VHF)
• The name of the diving supervisor
• The names of on-site first-aid staff
• The names of all other persons engaged in the diving operation and their respective roles
• The type of breathing apparatus and mixture used
• A list of on-site first-aid equipment
• Particulars on sea state, visibility, temperature and weather
• Confirmation of daily check of safety and first-aid equipment
• Confirmation that diving equipment has been checked on proper maintenance and proper functioning immediately prior to each individual dive
• The time that each individual diver leaves the surface, starts to ascend and reaches the surface
• The maximum depth of each individual dive
• Any defects that are discovered in any plant or equipment used in the diving
operations.
• Any decompression sickness, other illness, discomfort or injury suffered by any of the divers. Particulars of any emergency which occurred during the diving operation and any action taken
• Any other factors relevant to the safety or health of persons engaged in the operation
It is highly advisable to use standardized forms, including checklists, for the diving operations record.
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