Diving at Work
Diving at work can be considered a high risk activity. Divers may be exposed to occupational health and safety hazards related to the dive itself, for instance drowning, respiratory or circulatory risks and also hazards associated with the work they may be carrying out, for instance welding and operating heavy equipment.
Divers may be employed for example, in:
- the construction industry,
- search and rescue activities,
- energy industries such as wind farms or gas rigs,
- aquaculture,
- scientific, archaeological or research activities.
Since 2004 there have been two recorded fatalities involving diving at work. Compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and adherence with safe systems of work and industry best practices can significantly reduce the risk associated with diving at work.
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