Part 8.8 Diving work—particular provisions

262   Definition

In this Part:

diving work means work carried out under water and while using underwater breathing apparatus, and includes work by the dive team in direct support of the diver.

263   Application

This Part applies to diving work carried out in connection with:

(a)  construction work, or

(b)  work in relation to a vessel while it is moored or while it is in a dock or in slips.

264   Particular risk control measures

An employer must ensure that:

(a)  diving hazards associated with environmental conditions, hyperbaric and physiological factors and the diving site are controlled, and

(b)  diving work carried out at depths of 50 metres (at sea level, or equivalent at altitude) or less complies with AS/NZS 2299.1:1999 Occupational diving operations Part 1: Standard operational practice, and

(c)  the person diving holds a certificate issued by a medical practitioner certifying that the person is medically fit for the diving work, and

(d)  the person diving holds an appropriate certificate issued under the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources of the Commonwealth.

Maximum penalty: Level 3.