Two safety events have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes, and two case studies have been published. The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published a Safety Alert relating to heat related illnesses offshore.
The number of forged diving certifications is increasing significantly, ADAS urges all diving contractors to gain verification of ADAS certifications.
There has been an increase in medicals issued by doctors who are not qualified to issue occupational diver medicals. It is important that hyperbaric workers ensure their doctor is properly qualified.
Congratulations to Steve Clark on receiving the 2023 ADAS Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence.
As an internationally recognised certification agency, ADAS works to improve the global recognition of diver qualifications by connecting with colleagues and agencies around the world.
Two divers and one company director have been sanctioned by HSE UK for exaggerating credentials, and cautioned for fraud by UK Police.
A Victorian diving company that conducts water tank and irrigation inspections and repairs has been fined $730,000 by WorkSafe for repeatedly putting workers' lives in danger.
Three safety incidents have been reported recently, and IMCA has published an article on hand and finger injury awareness and prevention.
NOPSEMA is inviting expressions of interest to join their Community and Environment Reference Group (CERG), particularly those who can provide local community or regional perspectives.
Employers and contractors are reminded to always read both sides of ADAS cards to check the certifications of the card holder, and submit verification enquires to ADAS by email.