Occupational Diving Management Plan

Diving Management Plan

This Diving Management Plan is designed to ensure a safe system of work for occupational diving. It helps organisations comply with OHS/WHS laws and implement safe diving practices to reduce the risk of injury.

Content Overview

The Diving Management Plan covers various aspects necessary for safe diving operations:

• Review Procedure: Steps for regular review and updates of the Diving Management Plan.
• Occupational Dive Policy: Policies and procedures for safe diving operations.
  • Dive Plan: Planning process for a safe dive.
  • Pre-Dive Briefing: Information to be shared before a dive.
  • Diving Equipment: Equipment required for safe diving operations.
  • During Dive Operations: Guidelines for maintaining safety during a dive.
  • Dive Teams: Composition and roles of dive teams.
  • General Dive Requirements & Guidelines: General safety practices for diving.
  • Site-Specific Hazards - Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Identifies site-specific hazards and analysis.
• Diving in Close Proximity to Energised Machinery: Safety procedures for diving near machinery.
  • Restoring Equipment to Service Procedure: Procedures for safely restoring equipment to service after a dive.
• On-site Compression Chamber: Requirements and management of on-site compression chambers.
• Surface Support Vessel Management Policy: Policies for the management of surface support vessels.
• Dive Emergency Management: Emergency procedures for various dive-related emergencies.
  • Emergency Radio Communications: Guidelines for effective emergency communication.
  • Missing/Lost Diver Emergency Response: Steps to be taken in the event of a missing or lost diver.
  • Injured Diver Emergency Response: Procedures for managing injured divers.

Forms and Supporting Documents:

Our policies and procedures are supported by a range of forms designed to enhance their implementation and effectiveness. These forms ensure structured documentation, monitoring, and continual improvement:

• Fitness to Dive Form: Ensures all divers are medically fit to dive.
• Full Face Mask Function Checklist: Checklist for full-face mask functionality.
• Panel and Comms Pre-dive Checklist: Ensures all communication panels are functional pre-dive.
• Band Mask Daily Set-up and Function Checklist: Checklist for daily setup and function of band masks.
• Dive Plan Template: Template for creating a dive plan.
• Dive Checklist: Comprehensive checklist for dive preparation.
• Dive Records: Documentation required for each dive.
• Dive Brief Toolbox Talk Record: Records the pre-dive briefing discussions.

This Plan comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List, valued at $19.95. This valuable resource provides an up-to-date overview of relevant laws and standards, further supporting your compliance efforts.

Benefits of the Plan

• Compliance with OHS/WHS Laws: Helps organisations meet regulatory requirements and avoid penalties.
• Enhanced Safety: Clear procedures and policies reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Efficient Documentation: Ensures all diving activities are properly documented for transparency and accountability.
• Improved Emergency Response: Provides clear guidelines for handling emergencies, ensuring quick and effective action.
• Resource Inclusion: Comes with resources that enhance overall safety and compliance.

Who is it Suitable for

This Diving Management Plan is ideal for commercial diving companies, research institutions, construction firms, and marine service providers. It ensures compliance with safety regulations and improves the safety and efficiency of diving operations.

Implement the Diving Management Plan today to ensure your diving operations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance, protecting your team and enhancing operational efficiency.