A number of WorkSafe Victoria Work Health and Safety inspectors were recently involved in an 'on the job' training day to expand their knowledge in the running of an occupational diving project and site. Attendees felt the experience was valuable…
ADAS is excited to share news of a new Accredited Training Establishment for Diver Medical Technician training in Western Australia, and the recent establishment of training facilities in Tasmania and Singapore. Diver Medical Technician School Medical Training Solutions (MTS) based…
This issue’s safety news includes alerts from IMCA relating to a KM37 helmet neck dam near miss, an increase in counterfeit training certificates, and asbestos contamination in ‘Eurogrit’ cleaning product. We also share a recall notice of Kidde and Garrison…
On Friday the 15th of September, ADAS advised via it's website the closure of The Underwater Centre Tasmania (TUCT) due to liquidation, which occurred the previous day. While certifications already issued by ADAS for students trained at TUCT will not…
ADAS has been informed that The Underwater Centre Tasmania Pty Ltd (TUCT) has been placed in liquidation. TUCT, as an independent business, is one of the ADAS accredited training establishments that recommends students to ADAS for certification. Certifications and renewals…
In an ever-changing industry, there are always new developments and technologies available. Tests in Australia of a new rebreather bailout system may be the face of one such change. A deep diving rebreather, the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA), which…
The US Navy decompression tables have been revised and republished. On the 1st of April 2017, Revision 6 of the USN Tables was replaced by Revision 7. This revision provides updates to technical information, corrects errors, and improves readability. …
While offshore occupational diving is traditionally a predominately male-orientated career, there is an increasing number of women active in that and other areas of the industry. A rise in female representation in recent years has been seen in several hyperbaric…
ADAS congratulates South Australia Police diver trainer, David Bacchus, who was announced as the recipient of the 2017 Derek Craig Award. David, an ADAS trainer and member of the South Australia Police (SAPOL) Water Operations unit, was announced as the…
ADAS is pleased to announce the recommencement of Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) training in Australia. With the potential of deep operations requiring the use of Atmospheric Diving Systems (ADS) being considered in Australian waters, ADS training and assessment will soon…