It is indeed tragic when people dive beyond their capabilities.
In Ontario, there exists specific diving regulations ( O.H.S.A. 629 - 94 ) defining what activities underwater constitute a "diving operation" & the minimum requirements needed to perform such operations. The Act defines diving operations as follows:
"diving operation" means work performed underwater by divers or work performed on the surface in support of divers, and includes underwater inspection, investigation, excavation, construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of equipment, machinery, structures or ships and the salvage of sunken property"
The Act goes on to stipulate the restrictions placed on the use of s.c.u.b.a. in diving operations, including:
Prohibitions on S.C.U.B.A. Use
36. (1) The diving supervisor for a diving operation shall ensure that S.C.U.B.A. is not used by,
(a) a diver working near or in an operating underwater intake;
(b) a diver working near or in a pipe, tunnel, duct or other confined space;
(c) a diver working at a water control structure;
(d) a diver using any power tool, hoisting device, explosive, burning equipment or welding equipment;
(e) a diver placing any materials underwater in a way that poses a risk to the health or safety of the diver;
(f) a diver operating at depths in excess of 100 feet; or
(g) a diver working in a diving operation to which Part XI applies.
(2) For the purposes of clauses (1) (a) and (b), a diver
The activities of the unfortunate police officer & his buddy certainly fall under the auspices of the Act & I am certain the Ministry will conduct a full investigation of the fatality.
These regulations were drafted in large part due to such tragedies. Most rec. divers have no experience/training in performing serious work underwater.
It is very unfortunate this reality must be reinforced with yet another needless death.
Regards,
D.S.D.
In Ontario, there exists specific diving regulations ( O.H.S.A. 629 - 94 ) defining what activities underwater constitute a "diving operation" & the minimum requirements needed to perform such operations. The Act defines diving operations as follows:
"diving operation" means work performed underwater by divers or work performed on the surface in support of divers, and includes underwater inspection, investigation, excavation, construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of equipment, machinery, structures or ships and the salvage of sunken property"
The Act goes on to stipulate the restrictions placed on the use of s.c.u.b.a. in diving operations, including:
Prohibitions on S.C.U.B.A. Use
36. (1) The diving supervisor for a diving operation shall ensure that S.C.U.B.A. is not used by,
(a) a diver working near or in an operating underwater intake;
(b) a diver working near or in a pipe, tunnel, duct or other confined space;
(c) a diver working at a water control structure;
(d) a diver using any power tool, hoisting device, explosive, burning equipment or welding equipment;
(e) a diver placing any materials underwater in a way that poses a risk to the health or safety of the diver;
(f) a diver operating at depths in excess of 100 feet; or
(g) a diver working in a diving operation to which Part XI applies.
(2) For the purposes of clauses (1) (a) and (b), a diver
The activities of the unfortunate police officer & his buddy certainly fall under the auspices of the Act & I am certain the Ministry will conduct a full investigation of the fatality.
These regulations were drafted in large part due to such tragedies. Most rec. divers have no experience/training in performing serious work underwater.
It is very unfortunate this reality must be reinforced with yet another needless death.
Regards,
D.S.D.