CHAPTER 6 — Operational Planning
Change A 6-43
DIVING SAFETY AND PLANNING CHECKLIST
(Sheet 2 of 4)
C. SELECT EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL and EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
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Diving Personnel:
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1. Assign a complete and properly qualified Diving Team.
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2. Assign the right man to the right task.
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3. Verify that each member of the Diving Team is properly trained and qualified for the
equipment and depths involved.
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4. Determine that each man is physically fit to dive, paying attention to:
__general condition and any evidence of fatigue
__record of last medical exam
__ears and sinuses
__severe cold or flu
__use of stimulants or intoxicants
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5. Observe divers for emotional readiness to dive:
__motivation and professional attitude
__stability (no noticeably unusual or erratic behavior)
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Diving Equipment:
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1. Verify that diving gear chosen and diving techniques are adequate and authorized for
mission and particular task.
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2. Verify that equipment and diving technique are proper for depth involved.
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3. Verify that life support equipment has been tested & approved for U.S. Navy use.
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4. Determine that all necessary support equipment and tools are readily available and are
best for accomplishing job efficiently and safely.
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5. Determine that all related support equipment such as winches, boats, cranes, floats, etc.
are operable, safe and under control of trained personnel.
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6. Check that all diving equipment has been properly maintained (with appropriate records)
and is in full operating condition.
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Provide for Emergency Equipment:
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1. Obtain suitable communications equipment with sufficient capability to reach outside help;
check all communications for proper operation.
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2. Verify that a recompression chamber is ready for use, or notify the nearest command with
one that its use may be required within a given timeframe.
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3. Verify that a completely stocked first aid kit is at hand.
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4. If oxygen will be used as standby first aid, verify that the tank is full and properly
pressurized, and that masks, valves, and other accessories are fully operable.
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5. If a resuscitator will be used, check apparatus for function.
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6. Check that fire-fighting equipment is readily available and in full operating condition.
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7. Verify that emergency transportation is either standing by or on immediate call.
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Establish Emergency Procedures:
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1. Know how to obtain medical assistance immediately.
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2. For each potential emergency situation, assign specific tasks to the diving team and
support personnel.
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3. Complete and post Emergency Assistance Checklist; ensure that all personnel are
familiar with it.
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4. Verify that an up-to-date copy of U.S. Navy Decompression Tables is available.
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5. Ensure that all divers, boat crews and other support personnel understand all diver hand
signals.
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6. Predetermine distress signals and call-signs.
Figure 6-19b. Diving Safety and Planning Checklist (sheet 2 of 4).
