Construction Site Underwater and Marine Works Safety Checklist

Diving equipment should be inspected before each dive by the individual diver. A more thorough inspection by a qualified technician should be conducted daily. Comprehensive maintenance and testing of all diving equipment should be performed monthly or in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.

The diving supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing all diving operations. They work in coordination with the project manager and marine safety officer to ensure safe practices. Each dive team should also have a designated dive leader who reports to the diving supervisor.

Key areas include dive team qualifications and fitness checks, diving equipment inspection and maintenance, decompression procedures, underwater communication systems, marine traffic management, environmental impact assessments, underwater tool and equipment handling, hyperbaric facility readiness, marine weather monitoring, and emergency response plans for diving accidents.

Special considerations include establishing clear navigation channels and exclusion zones, using marker buoys and warning signs, coordinating with local maritime authorities, implementing a vessel traffic management system, providing proper lighting for night operations, maintaining constant radio communication with approaching vessels, and having standby boats to intercept potential intruders into the work area.

Environmental protection measures should include conducting thorough environmental impact assessments before work begins, using environmentally friendly materials and techniques, implementing sediment control measures, monitoring water quality, protecting marine life habitats, properly disposing of underwater debris and waste, minimizing noise pollution that can affect marine life, and having an environmental specialist on the team to oversee compliance with ecological guidelines.