Safety Flashes
Five safety incidents have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes.
IMCA Air Diving Supervisor Examination – Recommended Study Material
IMCA has published an Information Note containing comprehensive information for Air Diving Supervisor (ADS) candidates.
SPUMS Withdraws COVID-19 Guidance Documents
The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS) has withdrawn key COVID-19 guidance documents as of January 1st 2024.
South African Diving Qualifications Registration and Revalidation
ADAS and ADAS schools are now checking all certifications issued by the Department of Employment and Labour for expiration dates that comply with the new registration and revalidation requirements.
Diver Medicals: Make Sure Your Doctor is Qualified
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.
Forgeries on the Rise: Check with ADAS
The number of forged diving certifications is increasing significantly, ADAS urges all diving contractors to gain verification of ADAS certifications.
Safety
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.
IMCA CPD Expands to Trainee Offshore Supervisors
IMCA is expanding the availability of its popular Diving Supervisor Continuing Professional Development (CPD) app to Trainee Offshore Air and Bell Diving Supervisors (TOSA and TOSB).
International Regulators Forum Perth 2023
The International Regulators Forum (IRF) Conference was held in Perth in October 2023, for the first since 2018.
Two divers cautioned for fraud by UK Police
Two divers and one company director have been sanctioned by HSE UK for exaggerating credentials, and cautioned for fraud by UK Police.