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Public Safety Scuba Diving
Industry Guide 47 A Guide to Public Safety Diving N.C. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division N.C. Department of Labor 1101 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 Cherie Berry Commissioner of Labor N.C. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program Cherie Berry Commissioner of Labor OSHA State Plan Designee Kevin Beauregard Deputy Commissioner for Safety and Health Scott Mabry Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Safety and Health Tom Savage Standards Officer Author Acknowledgments A Guide to Public Safety Diving has been prepared with materials and information from the General Industry Standards, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart T—Commercial Diving Operations, and OSHA Instruction CPL 02-00-151 (U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration). This guide also contains information from sources such as U.S. Navy Diving Manual, National Association of Search and Rescue, California Department Fish and Game Diving Safety Manual, and the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1670—Standard on Operations and Technical Search and Rescue. Through an existing alliance established between the N.C. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Divi- sion and the North Carolina Public Safety Divers’ Association (PSDA), a collaborative effort was established to make this guide possible. The PSDA board of directors provided expertise involving public safety diving in sharing best practices and technical knowledge. A special thanks to Chuck Elgin, North Carolina Underwater Response Team, for his dedication and hard work assisting in the development of this publication. This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards; therefore, if an area is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with a standard, then the OSHA standard should be followed. -
History of Scuba Diving About 500 BC: (Informa on Originally From
History of Scuba Diving nature", that would have taken advantage of this technique to sink ships and even commit murders. Some drawings, however, showed different kinds of snorkels and an air tank (to be carried on the breast) that presumably should have no external connecons. Other drawings showed a complete immersion kit, with a plunger suit which included a sort of About 500 BC: (Informaon originally from mask with a box for air. The project was so Herodotus): During a naval campaign the detailed that it included a urine collector, too. Greek Scyllis was taken aboard ship as prisoner by the Persian King Xerxes I. When Scyllis learned that Xerxes was to aack a Greek flolla, he seized a knife and jumped overboard. The Persians could not find him in the water and presumed he had drowned. Scyllis surfaced at night and made his way among all the ships in Xerxes's fleet, cung each ship loose from its moorings; he used a hollow reed as snorkel to remain unobserved. Then he swam nine miles (15 kilometers) to rejoin the Greeks off Cape Artemisium. 15th century: Leonardo da Vinci made the first known menon of air tanks in Italy: he 1772: Sieur Freminet tried to build a scuba wrote in his Atlanc Codex (Biblioteca device out of a barrel, but died from lack of Ambrosiana, Milan) that systems were used oxygen aer 20 minutes, as he merely at that me to arficially breathe under recycled the exhaled air untreated. water, but he did not explain them in detail due to what he described as "bad human 1776: David Brushnell invented the Turtle, first submarine to aack another ship. -
SCUBA: a Seaductive Diversion from Reality 20 17
SCUBA: A SEAductive DIVERsion from Reality 20 17 504.888.4882 Metairie Diving School, Inc. 4709 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 (between Clearview & Transcontinental) 46 Years and counting . Homo Aquaticus: Frequently sighted from the intertidal zone to depths in excess of 100’, this creature is slow-moving and somewhat clumsy in comparison to other marine life. Varying greatly in color and size, this animal can be identi- fi ed by a prominent, cylindrical shaped dorsal fi n. Page 2 www.harrysdiveshop.com | 504-888-4882 Table of Contents SCUBA is for YOU if 4 Getting certifi ed is EASY 5 Rental Prices and Policies 7 Medical Questionnaire 8 Our SCUBA Course Policies 10 Myths & Misconceptions 13 In-Water Orientation Dates 14 SCUBA Weekday Open Water Course 16 Accelerated SCUBA Course 17 Private Open Water SCUBA 18 Puchasing Equipment 19 Checkout Dive Weekends 20 Your EARS and diving 22 LEAD weights and you 23 Specialty Courses 26 SCUBA Rangers Kidz Summer Camp 28 Refresher - SCUBA Skills Update 30 Perfect Buoyancy & Underwater SMB deployment 31 NITROX – the breathing gas of choice 32 Advanced SCUBA Diver 33 Master Diver 34 Spearfi shing 35 RESCUE Diver 36 CPR / First Aid / DAN O2 Provider 37 Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) 38 Extended Range/Technical Diving 39 Who is HARRY? 41 Who is DAN? 44 Swimming Lessons with Swim-Smart @ Harry’s 46 Saturday LAP Swimming and SCUBA 48 Snorkeling LESSONS 50 Try SCUBA Saturdays 51 Page 3 www.harrysdiveshop.com | 504-888-4882 HARRY’S DIVE SHOP, INC. (Since 1971) Metairie Diving School, Inc. 4709 Airline Dr. -
Technologies for Underwater Archaeology and Maritime Preservation
Technologies for Underwater Archaeology and Maritime Preservation September 1987 NTIS order #PB88-142559 Recommended Citation: U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, Technologies for Underwater Archaeol- ogy and Maritime Preservation— Background Paper, OTA-BP-E-37 (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, September 1987). Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 87-619848 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325 (order form on the last page of this background paper) Foreword Exploration, trading, and other maritime activity along this Nation’s coast and through its inland waters have played crucial roles in the discovery, settlement, and develop- ment of the United States. The remnants of these activities include such varied cul- tural historic resources as Spanish, English, and American shipwrecks off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts; abandoned lighthouses; historic vessels like Maine-built coastal schooners, or Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks; and submerged prehistoric villages in the Gulf Coast. Together, this country’s maritime activities make up a substantial compo- nent of U.S. history. This background paper describes and assesses the role of technology in underwater archaeology and historic maritime preservation. As several underwater projects have recently demonstrated, advanced technology, often developed for other uses, plays an increasingly important role in the discovery and recovery of historic shipwrecks and their contents. For example, the U.S. Government this summer employed a powerful remotely operated vehicle to map and explore the U.S.S. Monitor, which lies on the bottom off Cape Hatteras. This is the same vehicle used to recover parts of the space shuttle Challenger from the ocean bottom in 1986. -
Safe Diving Distances from Transmitting Sonar, from the US Navy Diving Manual
APPENDIX 1A 6DIH'LYLQJ'LVWDQFHVIURP 7UDQVPLWWLQJ6RQDU 1A-1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this appendix is to provide guidance regarding safe diving distances and exposure times for divers operating in the vicinity of ships transmit- ting with sonar. Table 1A-1 provides guidance for selecting Permissable Exposure Limits Tables; Table 1A-2 provides additional guidance for helmeted divers. Tables 1A-3 through 1A-5 provide specific procedures for diving operations involving AN/SQS-23, -26, -53, -56; AN/SQQ-14, -30, and -32; AN/BSY-1, -2; and AN/BQQ-5 sonars. Section 1A-6 provides guidance and precautions concerning diver exposure to low-frequency sonar (160-320Hz). Contact NAVSEA Supervisor of Diving (00C3B) for guidance on other sonars. This appendix has been substantially revised from Safe Diving Distances from Trans- mitting Sonar (NAVSEAINST 3150.2 Series) and should be read in its entirety. 1A-2 BACKGROUND Chapter 18 of OPNAVINST 5100.23 Series is the basic instruction governing hearing conservation and noise abatement, but it does not address exposure to waterborne sound. Tables 1A-3 through 1A-6 are derived from experimental and theoretical research conducted at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Labora- tory (NSMRL) and Naval Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU). This instruction provides field guidance for determining safe diving distances from transmitting sonar. This instruction supplements OPNAVINST 5100.23 Series, and should be implemented in conjunction with OPNAVINST 5100.23 Series by commands that employ divers. The Sound Pressure Level (SPL), not distance, is the determining factor for estab- lishing a Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). The exposure SPLs in Tables 1A-3 through 1A-6 are based upon the sonar equation and assume omni-directional sonar and inverse square law spreading. -
Scottish Borders Council
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL PLANNING AND BUILDING STANDARDS COMMITTEE 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ITEM: REFERENCE NUMBER: 20/00523/FUL OFFICER: Paul Duncan WARD: East Berwickshire PROPOSAL: Erection of mixed use building comprising of office (Class 4) and storage (Class 6) and associated development including servicing, parking, re-profiling of existing shelter mound and demolition of adjacent harbour wall SITE: Land North West of Fishmarket, Gunsgreen Quay, Eyemouth APPLICANT: Neart Na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Ltd AGENT: Young Planning & Energy Consenting BACKGROUND Eyemouth Harbour has been selected as a preferred location for an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) base to support the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm [pronounced “nart na gweeha”]. The O&M base would house office, warehousing and staff welfare facilities required to support work servicing the wind farm once constructed. NnG began offshore construction of the wind farm in August of this year. SITE DESCRIPTION The proposed site is located at Eyemouth’s deep water harbour. Distinct from the original harbour to the south, the deep water harbour was formed in the late 1990s and is accessed by a direct distributor road via the Eyemouth High School roundabout to the south of the town. The Fishmarket building was erected around the same time and lies roughly perpendicular to the southern boundary of the proposed site. A significant portion of the proposed site has been occupied by harbour users mainly for storage purposes in an area known as Smeaton’s Yard. An old stone wall separates the yard from the quayside to the south. To the west of the site is the narrow harbour entrance known as The Canyon. -
Dive Assessment & Log Sheet
Carlisle and District Divers Log Sheet – Greenends / Nestends Gully Location: Eyemouth Site: Greenends Gully / Date: Log Keeper: Post Dive Head Count: Nestends Gully Diver Details Pre-Dive Information Dive Planning Post-Dive Information Cylinder Nitrox % Nitrox Aux Gas Max Aux Gas Name* Grade Gas In Max Depth Time In Duration Gas Out Max Depth Stops Signature** Size O2 MOD Size / In Duration Out * Place divers in groups; dive leader to be highlighted. ** Sign to confirm that your log for the dive is correct. BSAC strongly recommend one third of cylinder capacity at termination of dive. Absolute minimum is 40 bar; anything less is regarded as unsafe and must be reported below. Pre-Dive Plan / Training*** Post Dive Comments*** *** Dive Leader to complete Version 7 – April 2013 Page 1 of 4 Carlisle and District Divers Dive Specific Assessment - Greenends / Nestends Gully Location: Eyemouth Date: Dive Manager: Assistant Dive Manager: Location of Phones or Radios: UK Emergencies at Sea: First Aider / Oxygen Administrator: Deputy First Aider / Oxygen Administrator: Coastguard: VHF DSC / Channel 16 Lives in danger: Mayday, Mayday DCI: Pan, Pan Location of Nearest A&E Facility: UK Emergencies on Land: Location of First Aid and Oxygen Kits: Access to First Aid and Oxygen Kits: Berwick Infirmary, DCI: 07831 151523 Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, DCI Scotland: 0845 408 6008 Northumberland. TD15 1LT DCI: 999 / 112 (Coastguard) 0844 811 8111 Near Drowning: 999 / 112 (Ambulance) Approximately 9 miles Lost Diver: 999 / 112 (Police) Weather Forecast: -
The Complete Diving System 2 Divator Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW DIVATOR THE COMPLETE DIVING SYSTEM 2 DIVATOR PRODUCT OVERVIEW A tragic bus accident in Sweden after the Second World War raised the concern that divers could not be quickly deployed to the crash site. The Swedish government asked Interspiro (“AGA” at that time) if they could provide a rapid deployment diving device for search and rescue operations. Interspiro began an extensive research program and in 1948 the Worlds first underwater breathing apparatus for search and rescue was presented to the Swedish authorities. The device, commonly referred to as the “iron bed” (because of the shape of the carrying frame), featured a breathing valve with inhalation and exhalation in the same diaphragm. The first of many Interspiro innovations in the field of diving. Today, over 60 years later, the latest generation of Interspiro SCUBA – DIVATOR – is still the preferred choice for professional divers around the World. The Interspiro diving philosophy is a system approach. The reason is simple and obvious, to obtain the highest possible safety level for professional divers. © 2015 Interspiro AB, Sweden. This publication contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Interspiro® and DIVATOR® are registered trademarks of Interspiro. This publication may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or con- verted to any electronic or machine-readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval from Interspiro. Changes or updates to this publication may be made -
Diving Safe Practices Manual
Diving Safe Practices Manual Underwater Inspection Program U.S. Department of the Interior February 2021 Mission Statements The Department of the Interior conserves and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people, provides scientific and other information about natural resources and natural hazards to address societal challenges and create opportunities for the American people, and honors the Nation’s trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities to help them prosper. The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. Diving Safe Practices Manual Underwater Inspection Program Prepared by R. L. Harris (September 2006) Regional Dive Team Leader and Chair Reclamation Diving Safety Advisory Board Revised by Reclamation Diving Safety Advisory Board (February 2021) Diving Safe Practices Manual Contents Page Contents .................................................................................................................................. iii 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Use of this Manual ............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Diving Safety ..................................................................................................... -
Rutland Dive Club 2015 V2.1
DIVE RUTLAND - DIVE CLUB INFORMATION 2013 Dive Rutland 1 Station Court Whissendine Road Dive Rutland Ashwell, Oakham, LE15 7LT Club Information 2015 Email: [email protected] www.diverutland.com Telephone: 01572 724187 www.diverutland.com 01572 724187 OUR CLUB Any certified diver can join and benefit from the club approach to diving. Every year the club has grown and gathered single, couple and family memberships. Club members take advantage of a range of travel, diving, social and education opportunities and seek to maintain their access to the sport. At Dive Rutland our job is to facilitate your diving! Club members have access to our regular pool sessions which are great for trying out new gear, getting wet before a holiday or to simply take some time to chill out! Club Diving Sundays take place at least once a month. In late Spring, Summer and Autumn there is mid week diving too. Membership benefits include first option on trip places, automatic discount on further training and equipment as well as free air fills. Members also benefit from very competitive gear rental rates including drysuit rental. WWW.DIVERUTLAND.COM #2 MEMBER BENEFITS SILVER MEMBERSHIP 10% Training Discount! 10% Purchase Discount! Free Air Fills to own cylinders! Club rate kit hire*! Free use of pool facilities! Access to Club Diving Days **! Annual Scuba Review! Annual Rescue Review! First call on trip places! First call on used gear! GOLD MEMBERSHIP In addition to Silver benefits...! Scuba equipment for pool.*! * Equipment is subject to availability and rental agreement. ** Early booking recommended. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS COUPLES MEMBERSHIPS FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Individuals can join as Silver or Gold Two people can join the club as a Families of 3 or more can join the club as Members! partnership and individually benefit from Gold Members. -
Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List
DECEMBER 2020 Interstate Certified Shellfish * Shippers List * Fresh and Frozen Oysters, Clams, Mussels, Whole or Roe-on Scallops U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration INTRODUCTION THE SHIPPERS LISTED HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, KOREA, MEXICO AND NEW ZEALAND UNDER THE UNIFORM SANITATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL SHELLFISH PROGRAM. CONTROL MEASURES OF THE STATES ARE EVALUATED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA). CANADIAN, KOREAN, MEXICAN AND NEW ZEALAND SHIPPERS ARE INCLUDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SHELLFISH SANITATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN FDA AND THE GOVERNMENTS OF THESE COUNTRIES. Persons interested in receiving information and publications F. Raymond Burditt about the National Shellfish Sanitation Program contact: National Shellfish Standard Office of Food Safety Division of Seafood Safety 5001 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20740-3835 (240) 402-1562 CELL: 202-573-0325 (FAX) 301-436-2601 [email protected] Persons interested in receiving information about the Charlotte V. Epps Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List (ICSSL) contact: Retail Food & Cooperative Programs Coordination Staff, HFS-320 Food and Drug Administration 5001 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20740-3835 (240) 402-2154 (FAX) 301-436-2632 Persons interested in receiving information about the ISSC Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) contact: Attn: Ken B. Moore, Executive Director 209-2 Dawson Road Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 788-7559 (FAX) 803-788-7576 Email: [email protected] Web Page: http://www.issc.org CFSAN Information Line 1-888-SAFEFOOD (723)-3366 ICSSL Monthly Listing FDA/CFSAN Web Homepage http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FederalStateFoodPrograms/ucm2006753.htm NSSP Model Ordinance http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FederalStateFoodPrograms/ucm2006754.htm 2 Definitions: Shellfish - All edible species of oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops;* either shucked or in the shell, fresh or frozen, whole or in part. -
Scuba Basics: the Ins and Outs of Diving
Scuba Basics: The Ins and Outs of Diving by Noreen Tips for Shore Diving Shore diving offers diver a freedom unlike boat diving, unless of course you own the boat. Apart from not having to take long boat rides to the dive sites a major plus for those that get sea sick easily, you’re not limited to the boats schedule and can dive for as long or short as you and your dive buddy choose. It’s also a cheaper and convenient option for divers on a budget or for those that just like the flexibility of diving when they want. The most exciting part however of shore diving is the element of exploration and adventure. Unlike in boat dives, where you are dropped off at the dive site itself and have a captain or dive guide who knows the site, tides, currents and other considerations, but with shore dives you’re mostly on your own (unless you opt for a dive master to accompany you). Shore diving requires you to start planning more than just the dive at the site. It starts with getting to know the conditions and where exactly the site is, plotting a route to get to it, finding the best entry points and techniques, having what will you need when you get there and keeping your scuba gear to a minimum, but having all the essentials as you carry everything on your back to and from the dive site right to exit routes, in short, shore diving requires a lot of planning and preparation to get it right in order to have a pleasant experience.