Diving company fined $730,000 for safety breaches
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.
Safety
Three safety incidents have been reported recently, and IMCA has published an article on hand and finger injury awareness and prevention.
Call for new members – NOPSEMA Community and Environment Reference Group
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.
Verifying ADAS Cards
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.
Launch of Offshore Infrastructure Regulator website
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) is a new body established to oversee the offshore renewables industry in Australian Commonwealth waters.
IMCA Updates
New and updated documentation is now available to download from IMCA on a range of topics including the International Code of Practice for offshore diving; guidance on prevention and mitigation of lost bell emergencies; and protection of water intake points for diver safety.
Safety
Three safety events from IMCA report on an incident where differential pressure caused a dummy choke to eject near divers; a lift bag near miss and a foreign body causing a fall in gas pressure in a divers helmet.
Changes to ADAS Board
In May 2023 ADAS farewelled long-serving Board member Dr Sarah Lockley and welcomed Dr Susannah Sherlock to the Board.
ADAS Welcomes New Chair and Board Member
ADAS has welcomed a new Board Chair Dr Stuart Cannon, and Board Member, Ben Law, as we farewell Board member Wendy Chambers and Chairman Ian Milliner, and thank Ian for his ten years of service on the ADAS Board.
ADAS Schools Update
There have recently been changes to ADAS training facilities with one school expanding into Western Australia and another no longer offering ADAS training courses.