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(JHA)
DIVING WORKS
Job Hazard Analysis
9. Sharp object penetration *Divers shall wear protective clothing (wet-suit and/or
coveralls).
*Divers shall be briefed on potential dangers during daily pre-
dive meeting.
*Dive team shall be familiar with first aid for potential injuries.
10. Air Failure *Diver will turn on emergency air supply.
*Diver will notify personnel topside.
*Tender will turn on backup air supply.
*Dive will be aborted.
11. Mechanical hazards *Topside personnel will secure objects that may accidentally
fall.
12. Decompression sickness *Dive supervisor shall ensure no decompression diving. Dive
plan must address depth and time of dives. If decompression
diving becomes necessary, a new dive plan will be submitted to
USACE for approval.
13. Diver injury *Diver will not perform work that is not encompassed in the
dive plan.
*Dive team will be briefed on response to injury procedures.
14. Problem occurs while *There will be a Diving Supervisor on site at all times.
Diving Supervisor is not *No diving activities will take place without a Diving Supervisor
present present.
*No diving activities will take place without a complete dive
team.
15. Drowning *Immediate assistance by standby diver.
*Initiate CPR and first aid.
*Follow emergency management plan.
16. Air embolism *Rate of ascent will not exceed 30 fpm.
17. Overexertion/exhaustion *Diver must work within limits of safety, dictated by personal
stamina and dive conditions.
*Take rest stops, if necessary, to prevent overexertion.
*Maintain and use proper equipment at all times.
18. Intake air is fouled by *Diver tender will make sure that the intake of the compressor
generator is upwind of and away from any exhaust fumes, including that
resulting from the generator of traffic.
19. Underwater Welding *Diver tender is to make sure airlines are away from any hot
work.
*A hot work permit is to be obtained prior to any welding
activities.
*The diver and tender are to ensure proper set up of the
welding system, to include grounding.
*The diver welder is to keep the stringer clear from his diving
equipment at all times.
*When not actively welding, the rod must be removed from the
stringer.
*All equipment must be taken to avoid electric shot injuries.
*The diver welder must personally ensure equipment is set up
properly prior to each used and stored properly at the end of
the day.
*The diver welder must ensure the area is acceptable for
welding and all safety precautions have been taken prior to
each operation.
Dive Supervisor
Project In-charge
Project Nurse
Assess scene safety. Remove the diver from the water if necessary, and ensure
the safety of all rescuers.
1. Assess responsiveness. If the diver is unresponsive, immediately activate
emergency plan. Call for emergency medical services.
2. Open the airway and check for breathing.
3. If the diver is not breathing normally, deliver 2 rescue breaths.
4. Begin CPR. Immediately deliver 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths.
Provide emergency oxygen, if available, at the highest possible
concentration using the most suitable delivery device.
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