AS NZS 2299.1-2015

Description

AS NZS 2299.1 – 2015 Edition – Occupational diving operations, Part 1: Standard operational practice

AS NZS 2299 Part 1 provides organizational and logistical requirements for the conduct of occupational diving operations, including the use of compressed gas supply apparatus, and specific requirements for the use of surface-supplied breathing apparatus (SSBA) and self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) in occupational underwater operations at depths not exceeding 50 m (165 ft).

APPLICATION

This Standard applies to persons directly involved in occupational diving operations and industries either employing those persons or supplying equipment for use in connection with occupational diving operations. This Standard provides requirements for diving activity using air or enriched air nitrox (EAN) mixtures at depths not exceeding 50 m.
Other Parts of the AS/NZS 2299 series have been prepared to provide specific requirements for particular types of diving, such as scientific diving and diving in the film and photographic sectors. These other Parts of the AS/NZS 2299 series are intended to be read in conjunction with the relevant requirements of this Standard.
In addition, this Standard is intended to act as a useful resource to guide organizational,logistical and safety-related aspects of all occupational diving activities, including those that fall outside the stated scope of this Standard.

If diving operations beyond the scope of this Standard are to be undertaken, then additional training and procedures will be necessary to ensure the safety and competency of the dive team.

This Standard may be used for guidance for diving activities in liquids other than water and for diving with non-standard breathing apparatus systems, such as hookah or rebreather units, subject to the appropriate additional training and procedures.

This Standard does not apply to the conduct or teaching of recreational diving, although the guidance on medical fitness for occupational diving is relevant.

This Standard does not apply to non-diving work in pressurized atmospheres, such as in tunnels or caissons, or in hyperbaric treatment facilities in hospitals, which are covered by
AS 4774.1 and AS 4774.2 respectively.

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