Version 2 – 1St May 2012

Version 2 – 1st May 2012

1 NOTES

2 CONTENTS CADD Member’s List (insert current list) 4 CADD Dive Manager’s Checklist 5 BSAC Dive Planning & Management 6 BSAC Dive Definitions & Responsibilities 11 CADD Deep Diving Guidelines 12 BSAC Expedition Leader Guidelines 13 BSAC Instructor Requirements 27 BSAC Level of Supervision Chart 29 BSAC Diver’s Code of Conduct 30 BSAC Diving in the English Lake District 33 BSAC ppO2 Look-Up Chart 35 Equivalent Air Depth Table 36 Diving With a Rebreather 37 CADD Generic Dive Specific Risk Assessment 39 CADD Log Sheet 40 CADD Generic Risk Assessment 41 BSAC Emergency Action Checklist 43 CADD Dive Site Accident & Emergency Locations 44 DDRC Accident Management Flowchart 45 BSAC Casualty Assessment 46 BSAC Incident Procedure 47 BSAC Helicopter Evacuation Notes 48 BSAC Incident Report Form 49

3 INSERT CURRENT MEMBERSHIP LIST

4 CADD Dive Manager’s Checklist

Some items will not be applicable to some dives and this list should be sensibly adapted to suit the situation.

Pre-dive Planning  Discuss proposed dive with DO  Obtain as much dive site information as possible, i.e. wreck tours, guide books etc  Make preliminary enquiries for boat, gas & accommodation as necessary  Contact all club members, make qualification and experience pre-requisites clear  Ensure sufficient instructors are available and willing to participate in any training  Ensure dive site is safe & suitable for all divers accepted to attend  Collect deposits from interested members  Book boat & accommodation  Open trip to non-club members if empty spaces require filling  Collect balance of trip costs

Mandatory Paperwork  Ample supply of CADD Log Sheets  CADD Dive Specific Risk Assessment for each day and dive site  Appropriate CADD Risk Assessment for each location and type of dive  BSAC Incident Procedure sheet  BSAC Casualty Assessment sheets (x2 minimum)  Contact details of all divers attending

Desirable Information  CADD Dive Manager’s Manual (contains some of the mandatory paperwork listed above)  Current CADD Membership List (should be included in CADD Dive Manager’s Manual)  Dive site information, i.e. wreck tours, guide books etc  Information on alternative dive sites in case primary site is unsuitable on the day  Details of local dive shops etc for spares / repairs  Maps & charts  Tide tables  Weather forecast

Pre-dive Preparations  Liaise with Equipment Officer to ensure equipment & gas will be available  Collect, or otherwise ensure, oxygen & first aid kits will be available at the dive site  Collate required emergency information such as nearest A&E  Pre-complete risk assessments as far as is possible  Verify all divers are suitably qualified for planned dives by examination of log book or QRB if necessary  Confirm to DO members diving, type of diving planned and all training taking place  Alter plans as required based on feedback from DO  Make preliminary plans for buddy pairs, dive activities etc (subject to change due to on-site events)  Carry out final check on weather conditions, tides and sea state; abort dive if necessary  Confirm final plans with divers attending i.e. time, place, transport, equipment etc  Ensure special care is taken briefing trainees or new club members

At the Dive Site  Complete risk assessments for each dive site and type of diving taking place  Complete dive specific risk assessment for each day and dive site  Appoint Assistant Dive Manager if necessary  Appoint Log Keeper if necessary  Appoint First Aider / Oxygen Administrator  Appoint Deputy First Aider / Oxygen Administrator if necessary  Arrange buddy pairs to take account of experience and interests  Appoint Dive Leaders for each buddy pair  Give full briefing ensuring all divers are fully aware of all information in all risk assessments  Ensure each diver signs to accept the risk assessment and confirm dive fitness prior to diving  Ensure each diver gives next-of-kin contact details prior to diving  Constantly review risk assessments and re-brief or abort diving if conditions change  Ensure all divers are entered on the log sheet, include surnames and qualifications

Diving  Ensure all diving is carried out in compliance with CADD & BSAC rules  Ensure each dive leader carries out a full SEEDS briefing  Ensure each buddy pair carries out a full BAR buddy check  Ensure each buddy pair reports pre-dive details & dive plan to the Log Keeper before entering the water  Ensure Log Keeper accurately notes time divers enter the water  Ensure safety arrangements agreed in the briefing are maintained i.e. shore cover and stand-by divers  Be prepared to implement the emergency plan promptly should the need arise

After the Dive  Ensure all divers report post-dive details to the Log Keeper and sign the log sheet  Ensure all divers are safe and accounted for  If necessary obtain details of any incidents and carry out a post-dive de-briefing  Ensure the dive site is left tidy and undamaged and any fees are paid

Post-dive  Report to DO details of all training carried out and any incidents  Ensure DO receives completed log sheets & risk assessments promptly

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Dive Planning Information Sheet Dive Planning and Management

A successful and enjoyable dive is a planned dive. Planning means arranging things in advance – and that is what you should do. Leaving things to the last minute invites problems. Planning requires time; at the last minute, there is none left. Dive planning starts by asking questions concerning the following subject areas: • Why – dive? What are the objectives? • Who – is to be in charge? – can participate? • Where – will it take place? • When – will it take place? • What – is required? Boats, equipment, accommodation, etc. • How – is it to be carried out? Dive plans, diving rota, etc. All can be planned well in advance, even months ahead. Details can be sorted out in the weeks leading up to the event and finalised on the day. These notes give some ideas/guidelines on the planning process.

Why Dive? Objectives should be defined: is it to be a wreck dive, a scientific project, a search, a night dive, a training dive, or just an enjoyable day at the coast where Branch Members’ interests can be fulfilled. Members enjoy the day more and are likely to be more enthusiastic if they know what they can and will be able to do. Once the objectives are defined, the Dive Manager can plan the event/choose the site conditions that favour their achievement.

The Dive Manager Which comes first – the dive objective or the Dive Manager? The Branch D.O. could decide on the objectives, then appoint a Dive Manager. Alternatively, the Branch D.O. could appoint the Dive Manager and ask him to set dive objectives, choose the site and date and organise the dive. It is a variable depending on Branch policy and the existence of a regular Branch diving programme. Branches are recommended to draw up an annual Dive Programme, and announce dates/venues early in the year, so Members can plan their own affairs/availability to take part. BSAC expects all Branch diving activities to be in the charge of a Member who is an Advanced Diver (or above). Someone must be in charge to avoid conflicting instructions and confusion.

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The Branch D.O. should appoint, or invite, suitably experienced Members, including trainee Advanced Divers, to serve as Deputy Dive Managers. These appointments should be made well in advance. This gives the Manager much more chance to succeed than if appointed at the last minute. The Dive Manager should be the sort of person who is known/liked/respected as a a diver within the Club, and who is willing to take on the job. The Manager needs to be popular, tactful and able to exert authority if necessary. Avoid “press-ganged” Managers – their lack of interest can result in a poorly organised dive! The appointed Dive Manager is in charge. He can only be over-ruled by the Branch D. O. who appointed him and not by other senior Branch Members. The Dive Manager may exclude Members from the dive as appropriate.

Deputy Dive Managers Dive Managers may choose to delegate various duties to Deputy Managers – usually Dive Leaders requiring this experience for the Advanced Diver qualification. Deputy Managers may be given responsibility for specific aspects of the dive – Boat Manager, Equipment Manager, Safety Manager, Records Manager etc. The Dive Manager may wish to hold planning meetings with his Deputies early in the season and shortly before each event. These meetings can be used to cover plans in detail/allocate jobs to be done/set timetables for completion/chase up/finalise/allocate dive leaders etc.

Who Will Be Diving? It is the Dive Manager’s job to provide the sort of diving/training/assessments which members want. He needs to know present grades, training and assessment requirements; their interests, etc. so that he can choose the most suitable dive site and arrange a programme of dives so everyone is catered for and goes home happy. A tall order!! Try to find out in advance who will take part in the dive – there will always be others who turn up on the day, but if members let you know in advance, it is easier to plan the dives they want. What will they want to do? - Members will want to enjoy themselves - Do their own thing - Club Divers will want training dives and early experience dives - Experienced divers will want more advanced diving Announce dive details and objectives at Branch Dive Meetings. Use a Branch Dive Notice-board on which Members list their intention to take part, their grade, interests, training needs etc., or delegate someone to draw up a list. If you have a Branch web site you can use this as an electronic version of the more traditional Board. Consider the following ideas when planning a Branch dive where various interests are to be met:

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- Experienced divers do an advanced dive in the morning so they can be available to help with experience/training dives later in the day. - Run “experienced divers only” dives/training only dives. - Team up divers who share similar interests. - Availability of suitable instructors, dive leaders, boatmen etc. It may not be possible to meet every need if suitable support is not available. Tact is required when breaking news to an eager Club Diver – try to provide an alternative interesting activity. Appoint Deputy Managers to take charge/develop abilities within special interest groups – develop diving with a purpose. Advanced Divers can gain experience of Advanced Diving via the Regional Expedition Scheme – contact your Regional Coach.

When, Where, and How to Dive When and where to dive is best considered at the same time because they are so interrelated. The questions are best answered by study of a calendar and Tide Tables. The best diving conditions are found at neap tides. Plan coastal dives at weekends closest to neap tides and inland dives when sprint tides prevail. Consider: - Availability of Managers, dive leaders, Members - Holiday Seasons - Winter Diving Programme - Availability of charter boats – book early - Weather – always unpredictable, but in some seasons more predictable than others. - Make alternative dive site plans - Are you going to dive both days of a weekend? Ideally, the chosen site should provide diving to meet all interests: beginners, trainees, experienced divers, and non-divers. Consider suitability/accessibility: - Distance from Home – can Members come out for a day or will an overnight stay be required? - Adequate car parking - Good beach for children - Shops/attractions for non-divers - Safe entry/exit points - Safe boat launching at all states of the tide - Suitable water/diving conditions for planned dives/divers - Air - Boat hire

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- Accommodation - Camping - Night dive - Minimum disruption to locals and fellow beach users - Likely crowding at holiday times - Overall safety of the site – remote sites require greater provisions for safety

Consider how diving is to be conducted: - Shore or boat dive? - Number of divers – diving by rota or in waves? - Decompression requirements - Air Requirements - Use of a Dive Planning Slate

Sources of Information Consult: - This website - Tide Tables to determine the best day and time of day for dives - Charts to determine the times of slack water, rates and directions of flow, depths of water on site - Use local tidal predictions - Decompression tables - OS Maps, local guides - Wreck Registers - Local Knowledge This area of the web site contains links and sources for most of the information referenced above. Seek local knowledge – speak to BSAC Branches, schools, local dive shops, tourist information offices, Regional Coach, local coastguard in advance or on the day. If the event you are planning is a large expedition, it may be worth visiting the site in advance with a small reconnaissance party to fact find. On site, visit the Harbour Master and/or Coastguard to discuss availability/access to emergency services, proximity of recompression facilities, means of summoning help. If permission is needed to dive or gain access to a site, obtain it in advance. Phone the site/local contacts for information and booking procedures. Don’t leave vital matters to the day. Weather – watch trends in the newspaper/TV weather/web site links. Listen to Shipping Forecasts. Phone the Coastguard at the site before leaving home for a report on the present weather conditions. If they are bad, use the alternative dive plan. The scope of the alternative plan may not be so exciting, but the day will not be wasted.

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Material Requirements Once numbers and interests are known and the site and date chosen, what equipment needs to be checked out/provided? Consider the following: - Diving Equipment: Members are responsible for their own. Remind them in advance to check if special items are needed. For example, a good torch for a night dive. If Branch equipment is to be provided a Member needs to be responsible for bringing it to the site. Remember the equipment needs to be returned in time for the next training session. Ropes, weights, buoys etc. if needed for shot lines. Air – check on availability and business hours of filling stations. Is a local dive shop open in case of equipment emergency? Are you taking a portable compressor. - Boats: Is the Branch boat available? Will other boats provided by Member be available? Are all boats correctly equipped and serviceable? Will large boats have to be chartered? Discuss with the skipper the range of vessel and sites he can get to. Provisionally plan and agree with charter boat skipper which sites are to be dived. Liaise with Branch E.O. Delegate transport of boats to and from site, fuelling, checking to the Boat Manager. Appoint boathandlers for the day. - Transport and Accommodation: Does anyone need transport to the site? Arrange lifts/minibus hire/meeting places etc. If overnight stops are involved, find out about available accommodation - hotels, boarding, camping and advise Members. Do they book or does the Manager take/make bookings for them? Give plenty of time and advance notice to avoid disappointment.

Announce Final Plans Hold a final planning meeting to check with those who have been delegated to do things, that they have been done/will be done in time. Chase up as necessary. Announce final details/plans at Branch Dry Meetings/on Noticeboard/on website/by email. Get a final list of names and interests so that dive groups can be made up/dive leaders chosen. Issue an information sheet and map/timetable to all those who intend to dive. Make final confirmation of bookings i.e. charter boat. Watch weather and trends. Remind Members that the charter boat leaves at a pre-arranged time – may be forced to do so by tides. Tell everyone to be there early or risk missing the boat. Set up a ‘check in’ procedure for the evening before so that Members can find out if all is “go” or about last minute changes to plans. On the evening before get a weather check from the Shipping Forecast/Coastguard/Web forecasts. If arranged, receive and answer calls from Members to confirm go/no go/alternative arrangements and exactly where to rendezvous on the way to the dive site.

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Dive definition DO Responsibility Member Responsibility Example

Diving within current If the dive is conducted with DO approval, DO To comply with “Safe Diving” and with the instructions given Any DO authorised dive. “Safe Diving” accepts full responsibility for the dive. The DO by the appointed Dive Manager. To report to the Dive is accountable to ensure that the person Manager any departures from “Safe Diving” whether DO may sanction all DL (and above) in club to organise and run branch appointed as the Dive Manager is properly planned or unplanned. To be aware that “Safe Diving” and dives to known locations without notification unless training is to be qualified and experienced for the task and will DO or Dive Manager’s instructions are designed to minimise conducted or inexperienced members (eg Ocean Divers) are in attendance. manage operations so as to be within current risk and maximise safety of the diver and others. Deliberate “Safe Diving”. contravention may result in the DO taking action to protect DO may sanction all Advanced Divers (and above) in club to organise and BSAC members and other divers. run branch dives to unknown locations without notification unless training DOs may refer to the document “BSAC Volunteers – is to be conducted or inexperienced members are in attendance. Procedure for change of status” in the event of required action. If the dive is conducted without DO approval, To comply with “Safe Diving”. Deliberate contravention may A BSAC member diving on holiday the DO is not responsible for the dive but is result in the DO taking action to protect BSAC members and still responsible for the conduct of branch other divers. A BSAC member diving on a shuttle boat training and previously awarded qualifications. Warning: the dive manager, the most experienced diver A BSAC diver attending a BSAC course (and therefore not requiring the and/or the member may be held responsible for any approval of the branch DO) adverse consequences of the dive. Technical Dive planned to depths below 80m To comply with “Safe Diving” - members should only dive to A deep dive conducted by an experienced team of divers who are qualified within “Safe Diving”. An appropriate Risk the depths that they are qualified to dive to and must to dive to the planned depths and who have received approval from the Assessment to be submitted to the NDO (via submit an appropriate Risk Assessment to the NDO via HQ NDO based on an appropriate Risk Assessment. HQ) for review and approval. DO is not for review and approval. responsible for the dive but should ensure To comply with the procedures listed within the approved A team of BSAC divers developing new diving techniques at depth who that approval from NDO has been sought. Risk Assessment. have received NDO approval based on an appropriate Risk Assessment. Diving outside current A DO must not permit or sanction plans to Member is not able to dispense with legal responsibility of A diver exceeding the depth to which they are qualified to dive. “Safe Diving” dive outside current “Safe Diving” and they “duty of care”. Members must recognise that the further should warn the members accordingly. away they stray from recommended guidelines (“Safe Solo Diving Although they are not accountable for the Diving”), they expose themselves to a greater risk of dive, the DO would still be accountable for incidents and a greater risk of litigation. previous BSAC training and qualifications awarded. To be aware that “Safe Diving” is designed to minimise risk and maximise safety of the diver and others. Deliberate contravention may result in the DO taking action to protect BSAC members and other divers. DOs may refer to the document “BSAC Volunteers – Procedure for change of status” in the event of required action.

Note: disclaimers accepting personal responsibility or absolving others of responsibility for personal injury or death have no validity in UK law. It is not possible to avoid responsibility for negligence through disclaimers.

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11 DEEP DIVING GUIDELINES

For the purposes of these guidelines a deep dive is considered to be any air dive of between 35m and 50m (maximum). (Divers holding additional technical or rebreather qualifications may dive deeper according to their qualification and experience but should consult the DO prior to undertaking any such dive)

All divers must be qualified to at least Dive Leader standard (or hold an alternative technical or rebreather qualification)

All divers must be appropriately trained and experienced for the proposed dive

All divers must be dive fit

All divers must confirm that their buoyancy control is to the BSAC GOLD standard

All divers must be fit and well and have no alcohol or drugs (unless approved by a medical practitioner) in their system

All divers must have dived to within 5m of the proposed depth in the recent past, and must have progressively built up to the proposed dive in increments of approximately 5m

Wherever possible a shot line should be used

An emergency cylinder with an appropriate gas must be available at the depth of the deepest planned decompression stop. The cylinder should be attached to the shot line, otherwise it must be placed in a location that all the divers are made aware of in the dive briefing

All divers must use a completely independent alternate air source and it’s capacity must be sufficient for the dive. An octopus fed from the primary cylinder is not acceptable

All divers must be able to plan gas consumption for the proposed dive based on their own rate of use, including having a sufficient reserve available. There must also be a contingency gas consumption plan for higher usage due to stress or being involved in an assisted ascent.

The rule of thirds must be adhered to

All divers must confirm that they understand the information given by their computer when it goes into decompression mode

All equipment must be in good working order

New equipment must not be used unless it has previously been thoroughly checked during build up dives and any adjustments to weight requirements have been made

Although air dives to 50m are permitted for suitably qualified and trained divers BSAC recommend that divers wishing to dive below 40m seek additional technical training in order to utilise gas mixtures containing helium

12 British Sub-Aqua Club Expedition Leader Guidelines

December 2008

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Contents

Contents...... ii Introduction ...... iii Purpose of the Expedition ...... iii Planning the Expedition...... iv Expedition logistics...... vi During the expedition ...... vii Post Expedition ...... vii Appendix 1: Typical Expedition Joining Instruction Contents ...... ix Appendix 2: A Example Equipment Checklist: ...... x Appendix 3: A typical Daily Rota Sheet ...... xi Appendix 4: Local Information ...... xii Appendix 5: Typical Expedition Application Form ...... xiii

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Introduction

The purpose of these guidelines is to help BSAC expedition leaders organize and run safe and successful BSAC diving expeditions.

The BSAC expedition leader is the person who is appointed to control and supervise the activities of a BSAC diving expedition. They should also be a willing volunteer rather than someone who has been press-ganged into taking on the job.

Clearly, the expedition leader needs to be have an appropriate level of training and experience for the expedition they wish to organize and so these guidelines are not a substitute for proper training and experience.

For the expedition to be a success the expedition leader will need to do most of the following:

 Putting together and managing an expedition team

 Thorough planning and preparation in advance of the expedition including backup dive plans and emergency evacuation plans.

 Liaising with boat skippers and providing advice on dive planning and marshalling during the expedition.

 Providing organization, direction as required and drive the expedition forward.

 Ensuring all diving is carried out within the BSAC’s ‘safe diving’ practices.

 Setting a good example.

 Taking on the role of the expedition participant’s ‘branch diving officer’ for the duration of the expedition.

Purpose of the Expedition

A BSAC expedition is simply a group of "BSAC members going diving for a purpose". By this definition almost any BSAC dive is an expedition, but most divers would probably agree that they are usually a little bit more special than just another diving holiday.

Once an expedition leader has clear idea of the purpose of expedition, it is then simply a case of figuring out the what, where, when, who and how it can be achieved. The expedition leader should have a rough idea of the answers to these questions to help assess whether it is likely to proceed and to answer the queries likely to be asked by prospective members of an expedition team.

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Planning the Expedition

A successful expedition requires proper planning. For major expeditions this can mean starting to plan a year or more in advance of the actual diving itself.

For large or complex expeditions it is recommended a team be put together to help the expedition leader.

Typical Tasks

Some tasks that may need to be undertaken include:

 Finding appropriate accommodation.  Obtaining access permission / permits.  Organizing travel arrangements to / from the expedition location.  Researching gas filling stations, refreshment facilities, toilets, etc.  Selecting dive managers for each stage of the expedition.  Ensuring appropriate equipment is available during the expedition.  Controlling the expedition finances income and expenditure.  Carrying out risk assessments

When looking for sleeping / living accommodation it is worth taking the following into account:

 Male / Female mix of the group  Minors (under 18) in the group  Storage / drying area for wet / dry suits  Cooking / catering facilities  Secure car and boat parking

Note: Whether sleeping accommodation is split male / female or mixed will depend on the attitudes of expedition members. However, never mix adults with minors (except parents and their own children) or minors of mixed sex.

In the UK and at most locations around the world land and resources are owned, either by the state or individuals. During the planning of an expedition access requirements need to be defined for:

 Camp sites  Car parking  Launching / Recovery of boat(s)  Storage of boat(s) / equipment  Wrecks  Marine parks

When organizing the transport arrangements remember to consider

 Location of the expedition and route to get their  The equipment that needs to be taken  Numbers of divers and non-divers to transport  The mode of transport itself  Location of accommodation in relation to the dive sites  Where are food / meals being obtained

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 Where can gas be obtained  Where can fuel be obtained

The Expedition Plan

It is useful to collate the output of all these tasks into a written expedition plan and issue to all the participants before the expedition. Allow as much time as possible so that participants have time to read and understand the plan, put together their equipment and make comments.

The level of detail required will depend on the nature of the expedition. For some expeditions, the expedition plan may simply consist of joining instructions for which an example is given in Appendix 1.

Financing the Expedition

The expedition leader needs to ensure that there is sufficient income to pay for expedition expenditure.

Most BSAC expeditions are financed by the expedition team sharing the costs. The expedition leader should make it clear what costs are included in the expedition and which aren’t.

Usually deposits are payable by expedition members to secure places and in turn go to pay deposits to confirm for example, accommodation and charter boat bookings.

Larger expeditions may require additional financial support external to the expedition team.

The BSAC Expeditionary Grants Scheme (BEGS) and the BSAC Jubilee Trust are two sources of grant funding geared towards diving expeditions. There are of course many others who would sponsor or provide grants for expeditions.

Obtaining external funding can require a significant amount of work including form filling, compiling expedition costs and accounts and producing reports.

Choosing the Expedition Team

The expedition leader needs to know all the expedition team’s diving qualifications and experience to make sure that they meet the requirements of the expedition.

Be aware that qualifications may not match experience. For example, a BSAC sports diver with 600 dives may require less attention than an advanced diver with only 100 dives.

It may be that the expedition also requires people with particular non-diving skills. Examples include qualified doctors, technicians capable of servicing expedition equipment, qualified marine biologists, archaeologists, sonar operators, photographers etc.

A check-out dive may be necessary prior to the expedition assess the diving experience of potential expedition team members for the expedition.

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If the expedition leader needs to decline applicants a place on the expedition (e.g. expedition full, insufficient experience, looking for someone with different skills) they should make the reason clear to the applicant, tactfully and politely.

Ensure that all the participants everyone is comfortable with the diving goals and suitable diving is available for everyone.

Equipment Required

The expedition leader needs to make the expedition team aware of equipment and paperwork they require. A detailed checklist is a good way of helping ensure all relevant equipment is required.

Make it clear what equipment is being provided by the expedition team itself and what equipment individual participants must bring. An example equipment list is provided in Appendix 2.

Pre-expedition Meeting

Where possible the Expedition leader should arrange for a meeting of the entire expedition team beforehand in order to get to know each other, run through the plans and sort out equipment and any issues arising.

If this is not possible it is advisable for the expedition leader to make contact with each member of the expedition team. A quick phone call is sometimes more effective than a blanket email in making sure there the participant is fully aware of the plans and if they have any issues that need attention.

Expedition logistics

Expedition leaders need to communicate the plan effectively to the expedition team and also stay within the timetable.

This can be achieved by but not limited to, the following:

 Ensure all the information required to plan a dive is available, in particular up-to- date weather and tides information.

 To encourage everyone to take an active part in ‘making it happen’ and ensure everyone is aware of his or her duties on a daily basis. It is important that everyone shares duties and responsibilities for the duration of the expedition in accordance with their training and abilities.

 Ensure all diving is pre-planned, agreed between pairs and the group before each dive.

 Liaise with the boat skipper on behalf of the expedition team, ensuring that the skipper knows who in the team decides what and to avoid the skipper receiving contradictory information.

 Support the daily dive manager.

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 Provide advice and encouragement throughout the expedition.

 Ensure all planning and management sheets are filled in correctly and available throughout the duration of the expedition.

During the expedition

Introductions

The expedition leader should introduce themselves at the start of the expedition, reminding the expedition team that the expedition leader should be the first point of contact for any issues that arise during the expedition.

The rest of the expedition team should introduce themselves informing the rest of the expedition team of their diving experience, why they are on the expedition particularly if they have a role to perform and what they want from the expedition and diving

The expedition leader should encourage the culture of ‘helping each other’ as this will make for a successful and enjoyable expedition.

Ensure domestic arrangements are understood by everyone covering such things as:

 The accommodation arrangements and house rules.

 The daily rota, checking that everyone understands their roles.

 The sleeping arrangements are acceptable ensuring that everyone is happy with whom they are sharing a room. (People who snore may be an issue)

 The dive planning and management arrangements,

 How the catering will work. Ensure those who are preparing food for the expedition team are competent and willing to do so and that everyone adheres to basic food hygiene procedures.

Shakedown dives

There may also be particular equipment or procedures that expedition members may need to be familiar with. Some expeditions therefore may require a series of build up dives before the expedition to ensure that the divers are dived up, fully acquainted with equipment and procedures and working as a team.

Other expeditions may not require such rigorous preparation but it is still recommended to carry out a relatively easy dive on the first day of the expedition or immediately prior to the expedition to check that the equipment is working and provide an opportunity to resolve problems.

Daily Routine

The expedition leader should ensure a daily brief is given so that the expedition team is fully aware of the plans for the day.

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A written daily rota is a good way of clarifying who is responsible for what. An example is given in Appendix 3.

A written timetable to the day’s activities is a very effective tool for helping the expedition run to time.

Ensure diving buddies are suitably paired in terms of qualifications and experience or the dive and interests. Check with everyone that this diving is within their experience and is also within BSAC’s ‘safe diving practices’.

Expedition reporting

An expedition report is a requirement for some expeditions, particularly if there the expedition needs to inform sponsors about the outcome of the expedition.

Most expedition leaders do not really enjoy report writing particularly at the end of the expedition. One way to minimize the burden is keep a diary throughout the expedition; perhaps delegating someone different each day to write a paragraph on how the day went.

For most expeditions, a diary will form the most of the report content. Examples of reports can be found on the BSAC website.

Post Expedition

Once the diving is complete there are will still be a number of items to be completed.

All log sheets to completed if necessary and retained with the expeditions’ records.

The expedition leader should get feedback from all of the expedition members. An example feedback sheet is given in Appendix 5.

Write up an expedition report and consider submitting it for the BSAC Expedition Trophy Award. Do this whilst it is fresh in your mind. It is easier to write the final report during the course of the expedition rather than writing it up all at the end.

Distribute copies of the expedition as required.

Thanks all those who contributed to making the expedition happen. E.g. sponsors, skippers, accommodation providers.

Make notes so that expeditions can be improved next time.

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Appendix 1: Typical Expedition Joining Instruction Contents

Joining instructions should include as a minimum:

What: Details of what to bring including for example dive equipment, money, paperwork (qualifications, passports, medical and insurance documents).

The total costs and in particular what is not included in the cost of expedition. For example, road tolls, ferry costs, flights, departure taxes.

Where: A suitable map showing the expedition rendezvous point.

When: The participants should be aware of the earliest and latest arrival time of arrival at the rendezvous.

Who: The participant should have the relevant contact details. As a minimum this should be the expedition leader’s contact details but it is also a good idea to have other relevant details such as:

□ Rendezvous accommodation address, contact name and telephone number. □ Or charter vessel name and details, including a contact number. □ List of other expedition members and their contact details/numbers. □ List of emergency contact numbers. How: The amount of information required by the Expedition team will depend to some extent on the nature of the Expedition.

As a minimum it should include details of the transport, accommodation and food arrangements and also an overview of the diving planned.

Members may have specific roles to perform on the expedition and may need to be briefed on what is required of them (e.g. towing the boat, collecting other expedition members, wreck researcher, radio operator, cook, medic etc).

For most expeditions a copy of the latest expedition plan should be more than sufficient.

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Appendix 2: A Example Equipment Checklist:

Personal Kit Personal Diving Kit Passport and Visas Hood Joining instructions and contact details Dry suit Diving qualifications Gloves Boat handling qualifications Bottles for two dives Travel documents Pony bottle Diving emergency insurance documents Regulators Travel insurance documents Stab jacket / Wing Medication (and any supporting paperwork) Weight belt Mobile phone Fins Money Woolly bear Sleeping Mat Computer Sleeping Bag Net cutter/knife Towel & tea towel Torch (chargeable/bring batteries) Toiletries Talcum powder Water proof coat Spare kit Hat & Gloves Boat coat, hat and gloves Warm clothing Suitable stout walking footwear Personal location aids Sun block Collapsible hi-viability flag* Dry-bag Delayed SMB and reel* Thermos flask Spare SMB Drinks container Reserve torch Lights/torches & batteries Whistle Plastic plate, plastic cup, knife, fork, spoon Personnal flare

Boat Equipment First Aid Equipment Boats (fully operational) Expedition member details (sealed) Spare fuel tanks Oxygen First Aid Kits Engine oil for 2 stroke engines RFA Equipment Trailers (fully operational) First Aid Equipment Third party boat insurance Advanced Medical Equipment VHF Radio Satellite phone

Gas Blending Equipment Diving planning Oxygen / Helium bottles Charts Decanting equipment Tide Tables Oxygen Analyzers Decompression Tables Helium Analyzer Laptop with decompression software Laptop with Software Laminator Blending tables Extension Leads and plug adaptors

Site location and marking Transport Laminated GPS Co-ordinates Breakdown insurance (inc. trailers) Magnetometer Maps GPS and Echosounder Side Scan Sonar Shot lines and buoys Decompression trapeze

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Appendix 3: A typical Daily Rota Sheet P D r e P e p r p P Di e uty Wake up Wake are r p B e G ve N are p o as Di av are a p M t a ve i B f g a C cked illi r a d n r e M or ew ng i a C n a g a n k a er n e f l l u a l a r n st g ch er

Name 1

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Appendix 4: Local Information

Emergency and evacuation procedures:

In case of Emergency contact HM Coastguard. At sea VHF Channel 16. On land dial 999 and ask for ‘Coastguard’. The coastguard will advise course of action to take.

Nearest coastguard co-ordination centre: Tel

Nearest Hospital with Accident and Emergency Department Insert address and telephone number here.

Nearest Recompression Facility Insert address and telephone number here

Weather Forecast Insert details obtaining weather forecasts for the expedition.

Navigation Insert details of local charts, maps, sailing directions required Insert details of an particular navigation hazards

Local Dive Clubs Insert details of local Dive Clubs who are able to assist the expedition.

Local Gas Supplies Insert details of obtaining gas supplies

Local Equipment Servicing Insert details of obtaining gas supplies

Boat Chandlery Insert details of local boat chandlers

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Appendix 5: Typical Expedition Application Form

Title: Mr/Miss/Mrs/Other :......

Name: ......

Permanent Address ......

...... Postcode ......

Telephone Number (Home):......

Telephone number (Mob): ......

E-mail address: ......

BSAC Membership No ...... No of UK Dives......

Diving qualifications ......

......

What Skills or resources can you bring to the Expedition? □ Oxygen Administrator □ Side scan sonar operator □ First Aider □ Can draw wreck layouts □ Underwater photographer □ Prepared to help write report □ Underwater videographer □ Diver Coxen □ Marine biologist □ Access to 4 x 4 □ Wreck research □ Access to RHIB Other......

Your equipment configuration (e.g. single 12lt + pony, rebreather, twin 10lt etc)

......

Next of Kin (and relationship e.g. Wife, Husband, Father, Mother):

Name: ...... Relationship......

Telephone Number (Home):......

Telephone number (Mob): ......

THIS APPLICATION FORM IS SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE AND TAKEN ON THE EXPEDITION FOR OPENING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

I confirm that the information given in this application form is correct, to the best of my knowledge, that I am fit to dive and that I will dive in accordance with the BSAC Safe Diving Practices.

Signature: ...... Date......

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Appendix 6: Example Expedition Feedback Form

Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………

1) How did you rate the dives we completed (5 – excellent, 1 - poor)?

1 Dive site 1 5 Dive site 5 9 Dive site 9

2 Dive site 2 6 Dive site 6 10 Dive site 10

3 Dive site 3 7 Dive site 7 11 Dive site 11

4 Dive site 4 8 Dive site 8 12 Dive site 12

2) Which ones of these did you think were challenging and adventurous?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3) Did you think the briefings for the dives were adequate? (Yes/No + Comments)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

4) How did you rate the skipper? (5 –excellent, 1 - poor + Comments)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5) Are there any aspects which you thought were unsafe?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

6) How do you rate the accommodation? (5 – Excellent, 1 - Poor + Comments)?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

7) Were the arrangements for food adequate (Yes/No + Comments)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

8) Do you think the weekend was well organised? (Yes/No + Comments)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9) Did you enjoy the expedition and what did you learn?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10) Would you recommend a similar expedition to others?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Diver Training Programme Information Instructor Requirements Following the introduction of the DTP2007 the following notes give guidance for branches/centres on the instructor requirements for teaching the Diver Training Programme. Supervision requirements for assistant instructors are defined in the Course Outline for each diver grade and are found on the Instructor manual CD-ROM. The following terminology is used:  On-site supervision - the supervising Instructor must be present at the venue where training is carried out while instruction is in progress. They will previously have briefed the assistant instructor to assist them to prepare for the lesson and will discuss how the assistant instructor felt that the lesson went immediately afterwards.  Direct-supervision - while instruction is being carried out by an assistant instructor, it must be continually monitored by the supervising instructor, who must also be positioned where they can intervene in the lesson when safety considerations so demand. For in-water instruction this means that the supervising instructor must be in the water with the group under instruction. Ocean Diver  Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Sports Diver - can teach Classroom, Sheltered water lessons under on-site supervision and Open water lessons under the direct supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Dive Leader - can teach Classroom, Sheltered water lessons, and Open water lessons under the on-site supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Assistant Open Water Instructors – can teach Classroom and Sheltered Water lessons under on-site supervision and Open Water lessons under on-site supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Theory Instructor - can teach Classroom lessons unsupervised.  Practical Instructor - can teach Sheltered Water and Open Water lessons unsupervised.  Open Water Instructor - can teach all elements of the Ocean Diver Course.

Sports Diver  Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Sports Diver - can teach classroom, sheltered water lessons under on-site supervision and open water lessons under the direct supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Dive Leader - can teach classroom, sheltered water lessons, and open water lessons under the on-site supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Assistant Open Water Instructors – can teach Classroom and Sheltered Water lessons and Open Water lessons under onsite supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Theory Instructor - can teach classroom lessons unsupervised.  Practical Instructor - can teach Sheltered Water and Open Water lessons unsupervised.  Open Water Instructor - can teach all elements of the Sports Diver Course.

27 Dive Leader  Assistant Diving Instructors do not hold the appropriate Instructor qualifications to teach this Diving Grade.  Assistant Open Water Instructors – can teach classroom and sheltered water lessons under on-site supervision, Open Water lessons under the direct (i.e. in water) supervision of an Instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.  Theory Instructor - can teach classroom lessons unsupervised.  Practical Instructor - can teach Open Water lessons unsupervised.  Open Water Instructors - can teach all elements of the Dive Leader Course.

Advanced Diver  Practical Instructors, Theory Instructors, Assistant Diving Instructors and Assistant Open Water Instructors do not hold the appropriate Instructor qualifications to teach this Diving Grade.  Open Water Instructors who are themselves Advanced Divers - can teach most elements with the exceptions noted below. The following lessons must be carried out either by an Advanced Instructor, or by an Assistant Advanced Instructor under the on-site supervision of an Advanced Instructor:  AT1 The Role of the Advanced Diver  AP1 Expedition Planning  AP2 Dive Planning and Management

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BSAC Diver Training Programme – Level of supervision and instructor matrix

DL Dry Practical AD Theory AD Practical OD OD OD SD SD SD DL Shel- Open Shel- Open Theory Theory Theory O2 PRM DM Theory AT1 Practical AP1 AP2 tered Water tered Water

ADI SD On Site On Site Direct On Site On Site Direct

Direct ADI DL On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site (AI) AOWI On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site On Site

TI    (DL)

PI       

OWI DL          

OWI AD            

On Site On Site On Site AAI             (AI) (AI) (AI) AI               

NI               

Telford’s Quay, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4FL bsac.com

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Dive Planning Information Sheet The Diver’s Code of Conduct

More and more people are taking to the water. Some for recreation; some to earn their living. This code is designed to ensure that divers do not come into conflict with other water users and sets out some guidelines which should be observed alongside the regulations relating to Marine Nature Reserves.

Before leaving home Contact the nearest BSAC Branch or the dive operator local to the dive site for their advice. Seek advice from them about the local conditions and regulations. If appropriate, have the correct chart and tide tables for the area to be dived.

On the beach, river bank or lakeside 1. Obtain permission before diving in a harbour or estuary or in private water. Thank those responsible before you leave. Pay harbour dues. 2. Try to avoid overcrowding one site, consider other people on the beach. 3. Park sensibly. Avoid obstructing narrow approach roads. Keep off verges. Pay parking fees and use proper car parks. 4. Don't spread yourselves and your equipment since you may upset other people. Keep launching ramps and slipways clear. 5. Please keep the peace. Don't operate a compressor within earshot of other people - or late at night. 6. Pick up litter. Close gates. Be careful about fires. Avoid any damage to land or crops. 7. Obey special instructions such as National Trust rules, local bye-laws and regulations about camping and caravanning. 8. Remember divers in wet or drysuits are conspicuous and bad behaviour could ban us from beaches. In and on the water 1. Mark your dive boats so that your Club can be identified easily. Unmarked boats may become suspect. 2. Ask the harbour-master or local officials where to launch your boat - and do as they say. Tell the Coastguard, or a responsible person, where you are going and tell them when you are back. 3. Stay away from buoys, pots, and pot markers. Ask local fishermen where not to dive. Avoid driving through rafts of seabirds or seal colonies etc. 4. Remember ships have not got brakes, so avoid diving in fairways or areas of heavy surface traffic and observe the 'International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea'.

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5. Always fly the diving flag when diving, but not when on the way to, or from, the dive site. Never leave a boat unattended. 6. Do not come in to bathing beaches under power. Use any special approach lanes. Do not disturb any seal or bird colonies with your boats. Watch your wash in crowded anchorages. 7. Whenever possible, divers should use a surface marker buoy. On conservation 1. Never use a speargun. 2. Shellfish, such as crabs and lobsters, take several years to grow to maturity; over- collecting in an area soon depletes stocks. Observe local Byelaws and restrictions on the collection of animal and plant specimens. However the BSAC recommends that you do not collect shellfish, but if you must collect, only take mature fish or shellfish and then only what you need for yourself. Never take a berried female (a female with eggs), this is stock for future years. Never sell your catch or clean it in public or on the beach and do not display your trophies. 3. Ascertain and comply with seasonal access restrictions established to protect seabirds and seals from disturbance. During the seabird breeding season (1st March-1st August) reduce noise and speed near seabird breeding sites. Do not approach seal breeding or haul-out sites. Do not approach dolphins or porpoises in the water. 4. Be conservation conscious. Avoid damage to weeds and the sea bed. Do not bring up sea-fans, corals, starfish or sea urchins - in one moment you can destroy years of growth. 5. Take photographs and notes - not specimens. On wrecks 1. Do not dive on a designated wreck site without a licence. Protected wrecks are indicated on Admiralty charts and marked by buoys, or warning notices on the shore nearby. 2. Military wrecks should not be disturbed or items removed from them. This includes the debris field. The debris field is the trail of wreckage that comes away from the main body of the wreck during the sinking process. This trail can consist of parts of the ship, the cargo and the personal possessions of the crew. 3. Do not lift anything that may be of archaeological importance. 4. If you do discover what might be an historic wreck do not talk about it, but contact the Receiver of Wreck (023 8032 9474), who will advise you about your next steps. If your find is important you may apply for it to be designated a protected wreck site. You can then build up a well-qualified team with the right qualifications to investigate your site with the assistance of a qualified archaeologist. 5. If you do lift any material from the sea-bed, it is a legal requirement to report it to the Receiver of Wreck as soon as reasonably possible, even if you own the wreck that the material has come from. 6. Avoid the temptation to take souvenirs. Go wreck diving to enjoy the scenery and life, or get involved in projects. If you must take something, try photographs or measurements, and records of marine life.

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7. Know and understand wreck law. If you remove material from wreck, which you then sell for profit, you are diving for reward, which is outside the scope of sport diving and you must conduct your dives in strict accordance with HSE regulations. A sound knowledge of wreck law will prevent you breaking the law, perhaps even ending up with a criminal record where no crime was intended. Members are reminded that in the light of this policy following any conviction of any BSAC member for an offence in relation to wreck the member will be liable to have his or her membership withdrawn for bringing the BSAC into disrepute. Don't let divers down - keep to the diver's code

The Divers Code of Conduct that is set out immediately above was developed by the BSAC many years ago, and is still relevant to all divers today. However environmental issues are of greater concern to all water users today than ever before, particularly when this Code was developed, and so the BSAC will be actively developing its environmental presence by the development of the following policies: • To provide education in environmental awareness, understanding and enjoyment. • To promote Branch participation in environmental schemes and events. • Highlight current environmental issues, and work with other environmentalists in order to provide a united approach to deal with these issues. • To further develop and update the Divers Code of Conduct.

Policies of the BSAC

Environmental To make a sustained and positive impact to the freshwater and marine environment.

Respect our wrecks Do not dive on a designated protected site, and do not lift anything that appears to be of historical interest.

Welfare of the vulnerable Guidance to protect juvenile and vulnerable members of the BSAC.

Copies of all of these policies are available from BSAC Headquarters.

For further details and information please contact the Diving Resources Team at BSAC Headquarters:

Tel: 44 (0) 151 350 6200 Fax: 44 (0) 151 350 6215

E-mail contacts: [email protected] [email protected]

32 British Sub-Aqua Club Tel: +44 (0)151 350 6200 Fax: +44 (0)151 350 6215 bsac.com GeneralInf General Information DIVING IN THE G.7 ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT

Lake Windermere diving fatalities that have occurred at this Diving is permitted but groups must check site. in with the Lake Warden's Office, Ferry The Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team are Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria the only authorised users of powered LA23 3JH, telephone: Jim Maguire on craft on the lake to effect rescues on the

015394 42753. Give details of where you scree side of the water - and for practice, o propose to dive, number of divers; person frequently close to the shore, therefore in charge and boat details if one is being divers should use surface marker buoys

used. Boats must be registered for use to indicate their position. GeneralInf on Windermere and can only be launched at Ferry Nab. Boat registration details can Ullswater be obtained from the Lake Warden. Boats No special permission to dive is required. must display the 'A' flag when divers are However, it is advisable not to trespass in the water and all divers should use an over private property to gain access to the SMB. A speed limit of 10 mph is being water. Boat engines are limited to 4hp proposed. Height above sea level - 61 maximum and SMBs should be used. metres Avoid diving around Howtown Pier unless you check first with the Ullswater Coniston Water Navigation and Transit Company, Check in with Mr Jim Loxham, Property telephone 01768 482229. Height above Manager, telephone 015394 41366, or sea level - 145 metres. A paddle steamer evenings on 015394 41197. Give details called the "Enterprise" went down at of where you propose to dive, number of Howtown and is now buried in silt - Mr

divers, contact name, address and Chris Grammer, Director of the Ullswater o telephone number for the group, Nav. Co. is interested in anyone who has estimated time on site. Boat engines been able to locate her. Please view

must not exceed 4hp. Boats must display www.freshwaterdiver.com Ullswater page. GeneralInfo the 'A' flag when divers are in the water Details in the Howtown site write-up. and all divers should use an SMB. Height Property Manager is Judith Derbyshire, tel: above sea level - 43m. 017684 82067. Wastwater Grasmere This area is an SSSI and is one of the Permission to dive must be obtained in Trust's 'quiet lakes', so no boats are advance from the Property Manager, allowed on Wastwater, nor may air David Wilkinson, telephone 015394 compressors be used on site. The 37663. No boats or compressors are maximum number for any group should allowed and dive parties should be limited not exceed 12. Parking is limited and it to a maximum of 12 at any one time. may be that only one group of divers will Height above sea level - approximately 60 be able to dive at any one time so book metres. early. Height above sea level - 61 metres. Crummock Water Warning: this is a deep water site where Permission to dive must be obtained in the lake bed slopes steeply away to advance from the Property Manager, extreme depth. Good buoyancy control is Jeremy Barlow, telephone 019468 essential to avoid going deeper than 61235. This is another 'quiet lake' so planned - a common factor in the several powered boats are not allowed, nor may air compressors be used on site. Parking G7 - © BSAC 04/05

Telford’s Quay, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4FL 33 is very limited; therefore diving parties are Coastguard to co-ordinate search and rescue on restricted to 12 persons at any one time. Avoid the Cumbrian lakes taking more than three cars. Height above sea From April 2005, the Maritime and Coastguard level - 99 metres. Agency will assume the delegated responsibility from Cumbria Police for the co-ordination of the Tarn Hows, Rydal Water, Loweswater and search and rescue on four Cumbrian lakes; Buttermere. Diving is not permitted in these Derwentwater; Ullswater; Coniston Water and National Trust owned lakes. Lake Windermere. If you see someone in Haweswater, Thirlmere difficulty on any of these four lakes, people Reservoirs are owned by United Utilities. Diving should call 999 and askfor Coastguard. The is allowed upon payment of fee requested. existing network of rescue units including Diving Permits are issued by United Utilities. rescue boats will remain in place. Address: United Utilities Plc, Northern Estates HM Coastguard will be responsible for co- office, The Old Saw Mill, Thirlmere, Keswick, ordinating SAR Operations on the four lakes, Cumbria, CA12 4TQ, web site: whereas Mountain Rescue incidents will still be http://www.Unitedutilities.com, Tel: 017687 co-ordinated by Cumbria Police. We will continue 72334. Fax: 017687 73712 to respond to requests for assistance from the Police as we do on a regular basis. Derwent Water No information, other than shallow and poor visibility. Height above sea level - 75 metres. No Two other sites near the Lake District: special permissions required. 10 metres max depth. Good ice dive during winter. Contact the Capernwray Diving Ltd., Jackdaw Quarry, Over Property Manager, Shirley Muir - tel: 017687 Kellet, Carnforth, Lancs 74649. (2 miles from Junction 35 on M6). The first phase of development of this site as a diving Bassenthwaite centre is now complete and the site is open to No information. Height above sea level - 69 divers every day 10.00 until 17.00 and 09.00 to metres. 17.00 at weekends. Night diving and Bank Hodge Close Quarry Holiday diving by appointment only. Contact Signposted off Ambleside to Coniston road (map Chris Collingwood, Site Manager / Warden, on reference - Ordnance Survey map 'English Lakes telephone number 01524 735132 or 01524 SW area' 318017). The quarry owners will not 846345, who will be happy to provide further grant permission for diving - but will not stop details and an approach map. Site facilities divers using the site at their own risk. Access to include a dive shop, air to 232 bar, food and the lower car park and tunnel can be obtained drinks, toilets, underwater training platforms by paying £4.00 per car at the house with the A and numerous marked underwater sites of Flag in the garden. Access to and from the water interest. Do not park in the entrance area or on is challenging! Height above sea level - 155 the road outside the quarry - you might obstruct metres. emergency services access if you do. Warning: Several divers have lost their lives in Devils Bridge, Kirby Lonsdale Hodge Close Quarry, mainly as the result of The River Lune is a salmon fishing river, so getting lost in the underwater caves / tunnels. diving is restricted to certain times of the year. Since BSAC training does not prepare members Diving is allowed between the two bridges on for cave diving, the Club advises divers using Sundays only in the months of July and August, this site not to enter the caves unless they have and on any day during the months of November, received appropriate training from a specialist December and January. Contact the local Tourist body such as the Cave Diving Group. Information Office - telephone 01524 271437. Furthermore, because access to / from the water is so difficult, and because the rock slopes which make up the limited shallow areas are unstable, BSAC does not consider this site suitable for use by divers of less than Sports Diver qualification.

This information was checked for accuracy at the time of publication, but may be subject to change. Do check-in where a name and number are given; and please notify BSAC HQ if you discover anything that should be updated on this document.

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Dive Planning Information Sheet

PO2 Look-Up Chart

Depth Air EANx 27 EANx 32 EANx 36 Metres sea (21% Oxygen) (27% Oxygen) (32% Oxygen) (36% Oxygen) water

0.21 0.27 0.32 0.36 Surface

21 0.65 0.84 1.00 1.12 22 0.67 0.87 1.03 1.16 23 0.70 0.90 1.06 1.19 24 0.72 0.92 1.09 1.23 25 0.74 0.96 1.12 1.26 26 0.76 0.98 1.16 1.30 27 0.78 1.00 1.19 1.34 28 0.80 1.03 1.22 1.37 29 0.82 1.06 1.25 1.41 30 0.84 1.08 1.28 1.44 31 0.87 1.11 1.32 for No-Stop Dives only 32 0.89 1.14 1.35 33 0.91 1.17 1.38 34 0.93 1.19 1.41 35 0.95 1.22 1.44 36 0.97 1.25 for No-Stop Dives only 38 1.01 1.30 40 1.05 1.35 42 1.09 1.41 and to compare 56 1.39 57 1.41

35 36 SECTION 15

15.0 BRIEFING OPEN CIRCUIT DIVE PARTNERS

15.1 The Rebreather Diver – What to Expect, What to Do (Author: Stephen Bird)

BASICS Closed Circuit (CC) Rebreather diving has a number of differences from Open Circuit (OC), but also a number of similarities.

ON THE SURFACE - In any problem scenario once back on the surface the CC diver should be treated exactly the same as an OC diver. This includes all DCS occurrences, respiratory problems and any other diving related ailments. Use of CC does not preclude the use of hyperbaric treatment.

UNDER THE WATER – The CC diver will do things slightly differently to the OC diver. Things you will notice, that are quite normal are:

• Buoyancy – The CC diver will swim around objects rather than over them • Computer Checks – The CC diver will check the computers at 30-second intervals, this is essential in monitoring the well being of the equipment. • Bubbles – There are usually none. Exceptions are mask clearing, upward buoyancy adjustments and always on ascents. • Busy – On descent and ascent the CC diver will look busy; these are times of high task loading, once at working depth only the computer checks may be evident.

PRE-DIVE CHECKS – For the CC diver the usual buddy checks for buoyancy, air and releases is the same as OC, except that one source of gas (the closed circuit one) is checked as part of a unique CC check routine. This routine involves a complete, part computer guided, systems check the final part of which is a 3-minute breath test.

DIVE MARSHALL LOG – Again essentially the same as an OC diver, but gas consumption will be about 1 litre / minute from the Oxygen cylinder and negligible from the Diluent cylinder which is used mainly for buoyancy and OC back up (bailout). So the extra information to be recorded is O2 contents, diluent contents, scrubber duration and PO2 setpoint.

THINGS AN OC BUDDY SHOULD KNOW – How to open and close the CC mouthpiece, the operation of the diluent and O2 manual inject valves, (but normally leave the latter well alone), and recognise the terms and symptoms of Hypoxia, Hyperoxia and Hypercapnia. This is within the skill- set of BSAC Sport Diver and above, but would possibly not be appropriate for anything less than a PADI Rescue Diver.

37 15.2 Classic Problems, Causes and Resolutions The following table lists classic problems, the probable cause, the CC divers resolution and if required the buddy divers assisting action. It should be noted that a capable CC diver could resolve nearly all problems without switching to OC bailout, but that option always exists. For a rescuing buddy nearly all problems can be resolved with a diluent flush, but again the option to assist with OC bailout using on-board gas or his own OC octopus exists. The general rule is:

IF IN DOUBT, BAIL OUT.

PROBLEM CAUSES CC DIVER OC BUDDY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION Diluent flush or offer bailout / Solenoid Blocked Use O2 manual inject octopus, then diluent inject every third breath, then rescue to the surface. Low Oxygen O2 cylinder valve Diluent flush or offer bailout/ switched off Switch back on octopus, check O2 cylinder valve is on, then rescue to the surface. O2 cylinder empty Use diluent flush, then Diluent flush or offer bailout / or no access to O2 go to diluent based octopus, then diluent inject every at all semi closed mode third breath, then rescue to surface. Diluent flush, slow the ascent, Fast ascent Add O2 manually or offer bailout / octopus, then diluent diluent flush, slow the inject every third breath, then ascent. rescue to surface.

Solenoid jammed Diluent flush and Diluent flush and switch O2 open switch O2 cylinder cylinder valve off, offer bailout / valve off, use valve to octopus, then diluent inject every High Oxygen control injection of O2 third breath, then rescue to surface.

Accidental O2 Diluent flush Diluent flush, offer bailout / manual injection octopus, then rescue to the surface. Fast descent Diluent flush and slow Diluent flush, offer bailout / the descent octopus, then rescue to surface.

Full Electronics Water ingress, Use diluent flush, then Diluent flush or offer bailout / failure batteries flat, go to diluent based octopus, then diluent inject every broken something semi closed mode third breath, then rescue to the etc surface.

Scrubber flood Leakage of water Switch to OC bailout Offer bailout / octopus, then rescue and caustic into scrubber to surface. cocktail housing

38 CAD Divers Dive Specific Assessment

Location: Date: Dive Manager: Assistant Dive Manager:

Location Phones/Radio UK EMERGENCIES AT SEA: Coastguard: First Aid/Oxygen Administrator: Deputy First Aid/Oxygen VHF DSC/Channel 16 Administrator: Lives in Danger: MayDay DCI : PanPan

Location Nearest A & E Facility: UK EMERGENCIES ON LAND: DCI : Location First Aid /Oxygen Kits: Access to First Aid/Oxygen: 07831 151523 DCI Scotland: 0845 408 6008 DCI: 999 (Coastguard) Near Drowning: 999/112 (Ambulance) Lost Diver: 999/112 (Police)

Weather Wind Direction Air Temperature: Anticipated Water Temperature: Forecast: and Speed:

High/Low Water Time: Tide/Current: Surface Conditions: Anticipated Visibility:

Has a Risk Assessment been completed for the location/diving Y/N there a access and egress and have the activity? on an Are the factors identified in the Risk Assessment still valid? Y/N a been conducted and Are all the conditions (visibility, tide, sea state, ambient light, etc.) Y/N suitable for the planned dive? and procedures been

Has all the equipment being used been inspected and found functional for the dive Y/N been on the need a thorough buddy check objective by the personnel responsible? Are all the divers (including any stand-by divers) fit, well and happy to dive? Y/N been on the need to carry out a to be any or out the Have any known underwater risks or hazards been identified to the Y/N been the event divers? emergency? See Are all the divers qualified for the dive or accompanied by a competent Y/N has the Coastguard been the instructor if training?

Are oxygen and first aid kits available on site and have they been checked? Y/N a boat has a been by the on and to do an emergency? Have First Aid/Oxygen Administrators and deputies been appointed? Y/N the been entered on the NA Assessment conducted by:

39 CAD Divers Log Sheet

Location: Site: Date: Log Keeper: Post Dive Head Count:

Diver Details Pre-Dive Information Dive Planning Post-Dive Information Nitrox Name* Grade Cylinder % Nitrox Gas In Aux Maximum Maximum Time in Duration Gas Out Aux Gas Max Stops Signature** Size Oxygen MOD Gas In Depth Duration Out Depth

*Place divers in groups. Dive Leader to be first named within a group. ** 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. 40 Carlisle and District Divers Risk Assessment Sheet Location: Date: Dive Manager: Assistant Dive Manager: Site Description: Purpose of Expedition:

Hazard Risk Existing controls Risk Control Measures Person(s) responsible Y/N

Slips, trips, falls Injury to diver None Brief divers on no running rule. Also on how to put on and take off equipment safely. Be aware and look out for possible All people involved in the expedition Damage to equipment obstacles whilst walking or moving in diving equipment. Carry equipment with caution. Take great care on rocks particularly if wet. Use designated entry/egress point Road traffic Injury to diver None Brief divers on the possibility of moving vehicles in the area. All people involved in the expedition Always allow vehicles right of way, especially when wearing diving equipment

Manual handling Injury to diver None No loads greater than 25 kg to be lifted by oneperson. Brief divers on correct methods of lifting. Divers to All people involved in the expedition assist each other when donning and removing heavy equipment such as cylinders, etc.

Dropped loads Injury to diver None Always lie cylinders on their side to avoid knocking over. Never leave an upright cylinder unattended. All people involved in the expedition. Take care when donning weight belt and make sure that it is properly secured

Debris at entry site Injury to diver None If debris is a problem change entry and exit locations. Alternatively, change site, or move debris, or change method of All people involved in the expedition entry. If necessary abort dive

HP compressed gas Sudden release of gas Cylinders are regularly tested Always lie cylinders on their side to avoid knocking over. Never leave an upright cylinder unattended. Check ‘O’ All people involved in the expedition and certified ring for damage and in place. Do not over tighten valve when not in use

Drowning Panic or death to diver All participants to be confident in Preventive maintenance of equipment. All cylinders and regulators to be tested and serviced in All people involved in the expedition Swallowing and inhaling water with reasonable swimming accordance with UK and/or manufacturer’s regulations. Check to ensure all cylinders have sufficient gas at start. As many excess water ability people as possible to be trained in CPR and water skills

Chemical in pool Allergic reaction in diver one All people to confirm that they are not allergic to chemicals used in the pool. All people involved in pool work e.g. chlorine Anyone showing signs of skin, eye or nasal problems to wash in fresh water and seek medical advice before returning to the pool. Check that pool owner is analysing water as required

Equipment malfunction Panic to diver leading to injury, All divers trained to check Ensure equipment is in good working order and properly serviced. Ensure cylinders are adequately filled and that the All people involved in the expedition Running out of air DCS, drowning, death cylinder pressure gauge on valve is fully open. Carry out buddy check before dive (BAR). Brief divers to monitor pressure gauge reading REGULARLY assembly during dive, and on out of air procedures. Plan to end dive with the reserve still in the cylinder. All divers to train for out of air situations and to practice skills regularly

DCS or other diver injury or Injury to diver, death Oxygen and first aid kit to be As many people as people as possible to be trained to deal with emergencies. Location of oxygen and first aid to be notified All people involved in the expedition illness available on all expeditions in- to everybody. Emergency phone numbers to be entered on log sheet. All divers to have completed cluding pool an annual self declaration medical form and any afflictions to have been cleared by a doctor. All students to receive specific instruction on ‘ear clearing’ and mask equalisation Nitrogen narcosis Injury to diver, death None Progressive build up of depth. Progressive work-up dives to be accompanied by an Instructor or a diver with greater All people involved in the expedition experience at that depth Rapid ascent Injury to diver None Ensure correct weighting. Visual datum to be used for ascent exercises where appropriate. Training to be given on All people involved in the expedition ascents without visual datum Cold water Hypothermia to diver None Choose appropriate, well fitting exposure protection that is in good condition. Reduce dive times if necessary. Divers to All people involved in the expedition Equipment malfunction monitor buddy for early signs of cold, especially students. Divers to be briefed on appropriate signals to indicate chill. Have warm clothing, drinks and shelter on site. Use regularly serviced equipment that is appropri- ate for the conditions and train to deal with free flows regularly Cold/hot weather Hypothermia/hyperthermia None All divers to wear suitable warm, dry clothing before and after the dive. Don suit last in warm weather All people involved in the expedition

41 Hazard Risk Existing controls Risk Control Measures Person(s) responsible Y/N

Low visibility Diver separation leading to diver None Avoid diving in threes. Ensure diver separation procedures are included in the briefing. Use buddy line if All people involved in the expedition injury appropriate. Abort dive if necessary

Deteriorating weather Injury to divers None Plan dive using updated weather forecast. Have contingency plan. Continuously monitor conditions prior to and during dive. All people involved in the expedition Reassess diver comfort level. Have diver recall system in place. If diving from a boat notify coastguard of position in advance. Abort dive if necessary Wet decks on boats and pool Injury to diver None Brief facility rules. Stress no running and no walking with fins on. Buddy to assist in donning and removing kit. All people involved in the expedition side Be aware and look out for possible obstacles whilest walking or moving in diving kit. Carry equipment with caution

Boat propeller Injury to diver None Only competent skippers to operate boat. Brief boat exit and entry techniques. Boat to be in neutral when stopped. On All people involved in the expedition Entanglement Propeller surface all activities are controlled by skipper. Brief divers to look andlisten for boat during ascent. Advise location for entrapment safety/decompression stops. Use SMB’s wherever feasible. Divers to keep clear of shot line when being picked up Wreck penetration Diver entrapment None Avoid entry into overhead environment unless trained, or being trained, to do so All people involved in the expedition Cave penetration Drowning Slipping on boat/pool ladder Injury to diver None Divers in the water to keep clear of the ladder when there is anybody on it All people involved in the expedition

Fishing line, nets, kelp, Panic, entrapment or None Ensure equipment is streamlined on all divers. Ensure hoses etc. properly clipped. Ensure buddy procedures in Place. All people involved in the expedition obstructions Entanglement, injury to diver, Ensure all divers have a tool/knife for cutting and some means of attracting attention. Ensure that they are in an accessible Running out of air position. Change dive site or plan if necessary Currents Diver separation None Agree dive plan with skipper if diving from a boat. Ensure buddy procedures in place. Utilise tide tables where All people involved in the expedition appropriate. Plan to start dive against current (unless a drift dive). Monitor air and diver comfort continuously. Carry appropriate surface detection aids. Have contingency exit points available. Abort dive if necessary Inflatable equipment Injury to diver None All divers to be trained in the use of inflatable equipment such as BCD’s, dry suits and SMB’s. Brief stuck inflator and/or out of All people involved in the expedition control of inflation techniques. Divers to regularly practice these skills

Diver recall procedures Injury to diver None Brief on diver recall procedures All people involved in the expedition

Other:

Other:

I, the undersigned, confirm that I have read the above Risk Assessment and the Dive Specific Risk Assessment relating to the dive. I also confirm that I am a paid up member of BSAC and CAD Divers, and that I have received a self certification medical formwithin the last year. I am medically, physically and mentally fit to dive :

Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Emergency contact:: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Emergency contact: Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 42 British Sub-Aqua Club Tel: +44 (0)151 350 6200 Fax: +44 (0)151 350 6215 bsac.com

Dive Planning Information Sheet Emergency Action Checklist

IN ANY EMERGENCY, TELL THE COASTGUARD IMMEDIATELY, USING CHANNEL 16 OF YOUR VHF RADIO

Radio Information:

ALWAYS CALL FOR ASSISTANCE ON CHANNEL 16. A distress call or urgency call will have absolute priority.

If in a DISTRESS situation, WHEN LIFE IS IN GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER, use the distress call as follows:

• MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY • NAME and/or CALL SIGN of your craft • Your present POSITION • What is the nature of your PROBLEM TO CRAFT OR DIVERS

If in an URGENCY situation – when no imminent danger to life exists (e.g. if broken down and drifting), use the urgency call as follows:

• PAN PAN – PAN PAN – PAN PAN • NAME and/or CALL SIGN of your craft • Present POSITION and INTENTIONS • Nature of URGENCY

Continue to broadcast the message until an answer is received.

43 DIVE SITE ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY LOCATIONS

Arrochar (The Caves or Conger Alley, Loch Long) Vale of Leven District General Hospital (minor injuries unit only) Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0UA 01389 754121 Approximately 22 miles

Beadnell Alnwick Infirmary, Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS 0844 811 8111 Approximately 16 miles

Capernwray Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP 01524 65944 Approximately 7 miles

Crummock West Cumberland Infirmary, Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8JG 01946 693 181 Approximately 11 miles

Dunbar Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA 0131 536 1000 Approximately 29 miles Or Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT 0844 811 8111 Approximately 29 miles

Finnart (The A Frames, Loch Long) Vale of Leven District General Hospital (minor injuries unit only) Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0UA 01389 754121 Approximately 20 miles

Greenends Gully, Eyemouth Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT 0844 811 8111 Approximately 9 miles

Inverary (Loch Fyne) Mid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre, Blarbuie Road, Lochgiliphead, PA31 8LD 01546 462 000 Approximately 25 miles

Lochaline Lorn & Islands Hospital, Glengallan Road, Oban, PA34 4HH 01631 567 500 Approximately 21 miles (including 2 ferry journeys – Lochaline to Fishnish / Craignure to Oban) Or Belford Hospital, Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 6BS 01397 702 481 Approximately 40 miles (including the Corran ferry) Or Morvern Medical Centre, Aline Park Surgery, Lochaline, Morvern, Oban, PA34 5UY 01967 421 252 Doctor on call 24 hours

Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital, Glengallan Road, Oban, PA34 4HH 01631 567 500

Seahouses (Farne Islands) Alnwick Infirmary, Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS 0844 811 8111 Approximately 12 miles

St Abbs Harbour Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT 0844 811 8111 Approximately 13 miles

Wastwater West Cumberland Infirmary, Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8JG 01946 693 181 Approximately 13 miles

Weasel Loch, Eyemouth Holiday Park Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT 0844 811 8111 Approximately 9 miles

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44 45 This form (& dive computer & buddy if appropriate) should accompany the casualty to medical facilities CASUALTY ASSESSMENT Date: Casualty name: Age: yrs Male/female: Onset of symptoms: Time: Description:

Record observations every 15 mins and when Time casualty’s condition changes Alert, Voice, Pain, Highest level of response Unresponsive Note times started and BLS stopped Note times applied AED Note if shocks given

Orientation Day normal  abnormal

Place normal  abnormal

Person normal  abnormal

Personality change absent  present Chest pains absent  present Respiratory rate (breaths/minute) Pulse rate (beats/minute) Normal, Tunnel, Vision Blurred, Double Head & neck Tingling/numbness Left/Right/Both normal Facial weakness Left/Right/Both Upper limb Tingling/numbness Left/Right/Both normal Weakness Left/Right/Both Trunk Tingling/numbness Left/Right/Both normal Lower limb Tingling/numbness Left/Right/Both normal Weakness Left/Right/Both

Eye/hand coordination normal  abnormal Note time started & Oxygen therapy stopped. Note O2 %

Note time and Fluid administered amount (mls) Assessor name: Contact name: Tel: Vessel call sign: 46 This form (& dive computer & buddy if appropriate) should accompany the casualty to medical facilities INCIDENT PROCEDURE • TAKE CONTROL • ASSESS THE SITUATION • DELEGATE ACTION • CONTACT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES Tell them: Who you are - Type of emergency – Location

EMERGENCY SERVICES - UNITED KINGDOM At sea All incidents: Coastguard VHF DSC (or Channel 16) Lives in immediate danger: Mayday (distress button) Decompression illness: Pan Pan On land Decompression illness: BHA / RN Diver Helplines England, Wales, Northern Ireland: 07831 151523 Scotland: 0845 408 6008 Near drowning: Ambulance 999 or 112 Lost diver: Coastguard/Police 999 or 112

Decompression Basic life support illness Check safety Keep the casualty quiet Unresponsive? Shout for help Lie casualty flat on back Open airway Do NOT raise legs Administer 100% oxygen Not breathing normally? Send for/go for AED Call emergency services Administer fluids 30 chest compressions

CC+RB 30:2 (follow voice prompts when AED in use)

DIVE DETAILS Casualty name: Ascent Normal Y/N Rapid Y/N Missed stops mins

Use separate sheet for buddy Incident dive Previous dives (most recent first) Gas mix (if rebreather write RB and give diluent mix) Surface interval (since previous dive) Depth (m) & Dive time (surface to surface, or 1st stop if taken) Stop 1 (mins @ m) & deco mix

Stop 2 (mins @ m) & deco mix Stop 3 details (Record dives with >3 stops on a separate piece of paper) Surfacing time (and date if needed) 47 British Sub-Aqua Club Tel: +44 (0)151 350 6200 Fax: +44 (0)151 350 6215 bsac.com

Dive Planning Information Sheet Helicopter Evacuation Notes

Helicopters may generate down-draught, noise, spray and static electricity as they hover. As a general guide, you should always carry out the following :-

Before the Helicopter Arrives: • Secure or stow any loose objects that may be affected by the down-draught. • Advise the distressed diver what is about to happen. Provide reassurance. • Write down the dive profile to give to the winchman. Include details about the diver. • Continually monitor the diver’s condition. • Identify a large clear area for winching. • Clear away all non-essential personnel. • Be ready to communicate with the helicopter on VHF Channel 16 or 67. • Have orange smoke ready to identify your position to the helicopter • Dive computers will also be of value to recompression facilities. • More often than not, dive buddies will also be evacuated.

On Arrival: The helicopter crew will assess your craft for safe winching operations. If it is safe, do exactly as requested. You may be required to lower aerials, to get underway at slow speed or to receive a weighted rope. Whichever method is used, it is important that you follow the instructions given.

Do not touch the winchman, winch wire or weight unless indicated by the winchman. The static electricity can cause severe shocks.

Follow the winchman’s instructions at all times. If you are asked to maintain a course and speed, do not be distracted.

48 Incident/Accident Report Form Please form The British Sub-Aqua Club, Telford’s Quay, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4FL Members are reminded that they are required to inform the Club’s insurers, as soon as possible, of any incident that may Details of Incident result in a third party claim. Prompt completion of this form and return to the BSAC Date Time discharges this obligation. Members and others may also Location: UK Overseas have private insurance obligations. Sea Lake/Quarry River/Canal Swimming Pool On Land Place Country (If not UK) Organisation of Dive: Private Club Holiday Commercial

Dive details when incident occured: Maximum depth of dive Decompression conducted: Depth(s) Depth at which incident started Time(s) Dive duration Surface interval since previous dive (if applicable) Weather Sea/water conditions Surface visibility Underwater visibility Details of previous related dives: Date Time of surfacing Date Time of surfacing Depth Duration Depth Duration Decompression Conducted: Decompression Conducted: Depth(s) Depth(s) Time(s) Time(s) Surface interval since previous dive (if applicable) Surface interval since previous dive (if applicable)

Type of Incident and factors involved. Please mark all relevant boxes.

 01 Fatality  30 Rough water  56 Wreck dive  02 Embolism  31 Cold water  57 Cave dive  03 Decompression illness  32 Water current  58 Night dive  04 Unconsciousness  33 Low underwater viz  59 Snorkel dive  05 Injury  34 Low surface viz  60 Boat dive  06 Illness  61 Shore dive  07 Narcosis  35 Bad seamanship  08 Oxygen Poisoning  36 Good seamanship Emergency Services Involved  09 Ear problems/damage  37 Carelessness  62 Coastguard  10 Hypothermia  38 Ignorance  63 Lifeboat  11 Breathlessness  39 Disregard of rules  64 Helicopter  12 Panic  40 Malice  65 Ambulance  13 Cramp  41 Inadequate pre-dive check  66 Hospital  14 Resuscitation involved  42 Inadequate training  67 Police  15 1st aid oxygen used  43 Entangled/trapped  68 Fire Brigade  44 Fire/explosion  69 Recompression  16 Nitrox  45 False alarm  17 Trimix Decompression Incidents  18 Rebreather  46 Good practice  70 Dive within tables  71 Inaccurate use of tables  19 Aborted dive  47 Solo diving  72 Dive using BSAC 88 tables  20 Ascent using Alternative Air Source  48 Trio diving  73 Dive using other tables  21 Buoyant ascent  49 Separation specify:  22 Free ascent (without air supply)  50 Lost diver(s)  74 Dive using computer*  23 Controlled Buoyant Lift  51 Drift diving  75 Dive within computer limits  24 Rapid ascent  52 Training drill  76 Missed decompression stops  25 Diver too buoyant  53 Diving at altitude (above 250m)  77 Re-entry decompression  26 Diver too heavy in water  54 Divers underwater  78 Repeat diving  27 Out of air  55 Divers on the surface  28 Foul air  29 Incorrect Gas Mixture *Please provide computer details on page 3

49 Details of individuals involved Person A Person B Person C Person D

Surname ......

First name ......

Gender (M)ale (F)emale ......

Age ......

Any known relevant prior medical condition......

......

......

Diving affiliation (Please specify e.g. BSAC, SAA, PADI) ......

Branch name ......

Branch number......

BSAC Membership number ......

Gas mixture being used: Air ......

Indicate ‘D’ Nitrox 32 (32% O2) ...... if used for the (D)ive, Nitrox 36 (36% O2) ...... or‘S’ if only for decompression Nitrox 50 (50% O2) ...... (S)tops. { Other (please specify) ......

Diving grade – see (a) ......

Instructor grade – see (b) ......

Number of dives since 1st Jan. this year * ......

Total number of dives completed * ......

Year when started diving ......

(a) (O) none, (Sn)orkeller, (N)ovice, (O)cean Diver, (S)ports Diver, (D)ive Leader, (A)dvanced Diver, (1)st Class For other agencies, please give titles. (b) (S)norkel Instructor, (C)lub, (O)pen water, (A)dvanced, (N)ational. } * Number of dives at date of incident. Please provide an estimate if the exact number is not known 50 Details of any equipment IMPLICATED in the cause of the incident Please only indicate items which CONTRIBUTED to the incident/accident.

Diving equipment

79 Cylinder 92 Weights/weightbelt 102 SMB 80 Regulator 93 Ankle weights 103 Delayed SMB 81 Pressure gauge 94 Face mask 104 SMB reel 82 Hose 95 Full face mask 105 Lifting bag 83 BC 96 Snorkel 106 Rope 84 ABLJ 97 Fins 107 Torch 85 Drysuit 98 Knife 108 Camera 86 Undersuit 99 Watch 109 Tools 87 Wetsuit 100 Compass 110 Other – Please state 88 Dump valve 101 Dive computer 89 Inflation valve 90 Hood 91 Gloves

Boat and boating equipment

111 Engine failure/malfunction 112 Out of fuel 113 Incorrect or dirty fuel 114 Boat malfunction 115 Boat swamping 116 Boat capsize 117 VHF radio failure 118 Propeller 119 Other - please state

Equipment details If equipment failure/malfunction/design was IMPLICATED in this incident p l e a s e p r o v i d e d e t a i l s

Item

Make

Model

Serial number

Approximate age

51 Please provide a written description of the events of this incident. Use additional pages if necessary.

Please submit reports by diver’s partners, dive Report Submitted by marshal and any other witnesses together with a Name summary of the incident leading to the accident. Copies of statements given to the police or other Address authorities should also be included. Please enclose any press cuttings, inquest report, etc. Date

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