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Diving operations on construction sites involve underwater work with specialized hazards including pressure changes, underwater currents, and limited visibility. This SWMS covers dive planning, decompression procedures, and emergency response protocols. The document addresses Australian WHS requirements for commercial diving operations and occupational diving safety.
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Construction diving involves high-pressure underwater work with risks of decompression sickness and drowning. This SWMS covers dive planning, qualified personnel, and emergency protocols for safe underwater operations.
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Diving accidents can cause severe injury or death from pressure-related issues. Construction sites require specialized diving procedures for underwater inspections, welding, and salvage work.
Reinforce licensing, insurance, and regulator expectations for Diving Safe Work Method Statement crews before they mobilise.
Surface the critical risks tied to this work scope and communicate them to every worker.
Inadequate decompression causing nitrogen bubble formation.
Pressure injuries to lungs or equipment failure.
Currents, poor visibility, structures, or marine life.
Malfunction of diving equipment or breathing systems.
Cold water exposure affecting diver function.
Deploy layered controls aligned to the hierarchy of hazard management.
Use ROVs or non-diving methods to eliminate diving hazards.
Implementation
Deploy ROVs, use sonar, implement dewatering.
Implement engineered systems with safety features.
Implementation
Surface-supplied air, dive platforms, redundant systems.
Provide rescue and emergency support equipment.
Implementation
Hyperbaric chambers, rescue bells, emergency gas supplies.
Establish comprehensive dive planning and procedures.
Implementation
Dive plans, qualified supervisors, medical assessments.
Provide certified diving equipment and protective gear.
Implementation
Approved helmets, BCDs, thermal protection, dive computers.
Requirement: Pressure-tested with communications
When:
Requirement: BCD with power inflator
When:
Requirement: Dry or wet suit for conditions
When:
Give supervisors and crews a clear, auditable sequence for the task.
Conduct comprehensive planning and risk assessment.
Safety considerations
Never dive without qualified supervision
Set up and inspect all diving equipment.
Safety considerations
Never use untested equipment
Execute dive with continuous monitoring.
Safety considerations
Strict adherence to dive profile
Execute controlled ascent with decompression.
Safety considerations
Never skip decompression stops
Complete medical assessment and debrief.
Safety considerations
Monitor for delayed DCS symptoms
Commercial diver certifications (ADAS, HSE Part IV) required.
Depends on depth and gas mixture; max 30-40m for air diving.
Begin 100% oxygen, contact emergency services, transport to chamber.
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Construction diving involves working in high-pressure underwater environments with risks of decompression sickness, drowning, and equipment failure. Construction sites may require diving for foundation inspections, underwater welding, or salvage operations. Without proper procedures, diving accidents can result in severe injury or death. This SWMS ensures comprehensive dive planning, qualified personnel, and emergency protocols to protect divers working in construction-related underwater operations.
Diving operations present several critical hazards requiring specialized control measures.
Control measures follow the hierarchy of controls, prioritizing elimination and engineering solutions before administrative and PPE measures.
Personal protective equipment is critical for diving operations and must meet specific standards.
Regular inspections and checks are essential for maintaining diving safety.
Follow these systematic procedures for safe diving operations.
Common questions about diving safety on construction sites.
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