Diving Industry & Laws

Question 1

What does AS/NZS 2815 cover

Answer 1

Training of occupational diving

Question 2

What is the training standard for Occupational SCUBA to 30m (Restricted)

Answer 2

2815.6

Question 3

What is the training standard for Occupational SCUBA to 30m

Answer 3

2815.1

Question 4

How often do ADAS certifications need to be renewed

Answer 4

Every 5 years (20 dives within 24 months of expiry)

Question 5

State/Territory Law needs to be followed for all diving: what legislation governs the laws for onshore diving

Answer 5

Work Health and Safety authorities

Question 6

What document needs to be refered to for the standards of diving in Australia

Answer 6

AU/NZS 2299.1

Question 7

What role does Codes of Practice have in diving

Answer 7

COPs are developed by organisations that may or may not follow the legislation. COPs will not stand up in court.

Question 8

What is classified as ‘offshore’ diving

Answer 8

Diving outside of 3 nautical miles from the coast

Question 9

What legislation regulates offshore diving

Answer 9

Offshore Petroluem and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act

NOPSEMA (National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority)

Question 10

What is ‘general diving work’

Answer 10

Cleaning, maintinence
Scientific Diving

Question 11

What are the WHS laws for conducting general diving work

Answer 11

Medically fit, dive plan, dive log, qualified supervisor

Question 12

What is ‘high risk diving work’

Answer 12

Any construction diving
Commercial or large structure salvage work

Question 13

What are the WHS laws for conducting high risk diving work

Answer 13

Same as general, as well as complying with 2299.1