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 5 British Sub-Aqua Club Tel: +44 (0)151 350 6200 Fax: +44 (0)151 350 6215 bsac.com 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. 6 British Sub-Aqua Club Tel: +44 (0)151 350 6200 Fax: +44 (0)151 350 6215 bsac.com 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.