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2. Dangers for Occupational Divers
WORKPLACE SAFETY T
©2008 Bongarde

3. WHAT’S AT STAKE At risk every time
Harvesting seafood, repairing ships, retrieving golf balls
Entangled in vegetation
Run out of air
Get caught in small spaces
Get the bends
No one is there to rescue them

4. WHAT’S THE DANGER Human error Careful planning Preparation
Adherence to safety procedures
Never underestimate the dangers

5. EXAMPLE: Worker drowned Routine underwater maintenance
Below the surface for more than an hour
Rescue line caught on a propeller

6. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Supervisor and standby diver
Properly trained for occupational diving
Evaluate potential hazards:
Weather conditions
Water conditions
Entanglement hazards

7. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Maintain continuous contact with someone
Leave the water when other divers do
Watch for signs of decompression sickness:
Skin rash
Extreme fatigue
Painful joints
Paralysis

8. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Check your equipment carefully
Carry a knife and alternate air source
Wear a rescue line
All machines locked out and secure

9. Final Word
Occupational diving is exacting work with absolutely no room for error.
Careful planning and strict adherence to safety guidelines are essential for keeping dives from turning disastrous.