Safety Summary
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acclimatization to occur and prophylactic drugs may be required. These
exposures should always be planned in consultation with a Diving
Medical Officer. Commands conducting diving operations above 10,000
feet may obtain the appropriate decompression procedures from
NAVSEA 00C. (Page 9-41)
WARNING
Mixing contaminated or non-oil free air with 100% oxygen can result in a
catastrophic fire and explosion. (Page 10-10)
WARNING
No repetitive dives are authorized after an emergency procedure
requiring a shift to the EBS. (Page 17-24)
WARNING
Hypoxia and hypercapnia may give the diver little or no warning prior to
onset of unconsciousness. (Page 17-40)
WARNING
The MK 25 does not have a carbon dioxide-monitoring capability. Failure
to adhere to canister duration operations planning could lead to
unconsciousness and/or death. (Page 18-20)
WARNING
CPR should not be initiated on a severely hypothermic diver unless it
can be determined that the heart has stopped or is in ventricular
fibrillation. CPR should not be initiated in a patient that is breathing.
(Page 19-15)
WARNING
This procedure is to be performed with an unmanned chamber to avoid
exposing occupants to unnecessary risks. (Page 22-17)
CAUTION
This checklist is an overview intended for use with the detailed
Operating Procedures (OPs) from the appropriate equipment O&M
technical manual. (Page 6-48)
CAUTION
Avoid overinflation and be aware of the possibility of blowup when
breaking loose from mud. It is better to call for aid from the standby
diver than to risk blowup. (Page 8-29)
CAUTION
Never attempt to interpolate between decompression schedules. (Page
9-6)
CAUTION
In very cold water, the wet suit is only a marginally effective thermal
protective measure, and its use exposes the diver to hypothermia and
restricts available bottom time. The use of alternative thermal protective
equipment should be considered in these circumstances. (Page 11-5)
CAUTION
Prior to the use of variable volume dry suits and hot water suits in cold
and ice-covered waters, divers must be trained in their use and be
thoroughly familiar with the operation of these suits. (Page 11-6)
