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IDSA OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
APPENDIX B2 - FULL MEMBERSHIP : GUIDANCE
3.3. SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
These suggestions are not exhaustive, and do not take into account the many differences in equipment,
facilities and dive sites which exist between schools.
3.3.1. Action in the Event of an Equipment Failure
In the event of equipment or machinery failure, action should immediately be taken in consultation with
base to rectify the fault and the following routines followed :
3.3.1.1 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
If communications fail between the Diving Platform or Boat and base, diving may continue
provided the safety boat is operational and the sea state is suitable for a rapid transit of a
casualty to base.
3.3.1.2 DIVER WIRE COMMUNICATION
If a diver communications are lost, terminate dive, and recover all divers, no further dive is to take
place until satisfactory communications have been re-established.
3.3.1.3 LP COMPRESSOR
Whether the breakdown is caused by failure of the electrical supply or a malfunction of the
compressor itself, if the primary air supply fails, terminate the dive and recover all divers. Diving
can be established only when the primary air supply is back on line.
3.3.1.4 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
If the compressor and other important equipment is electrically powered and the supply fails, the
dive must be terminated and all divers brought inboard until supply is re-established.
3.3.1.5 HOT WATER SUPPLY
If the Hot-Water supply fails, the dive must be terminated and all divers brought inboard until
supply is re-established.
3.3.2 . Action in the Event of an Emergency
3.3.2.1 DIVING RELATED INCIDENT
The Diving Supervisor is to take the following action:
a. Whatever appropriate immediate action is necessary to save life or stabilise the situation.
b. Inform the base by whatever communication system is appropriate the nature of the
accident and symptoms exhibited.
c. Base will then prepare to receive the casualty and alert the designated re-compression
chamber.
d. Transport the patient to Base as soon as possible, informing the Base of departure so that
the appropriate reception arrangements can be made.
e. A suitable stretcher/means of recovery to be kept on station.
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