These are links to articles and advisories on the effects of the COVID-19 virus issue pertinent to our Diving Industry. They will be updated continuously as we find more. These are posted only as a guideline and as an aid to distribute pertinent and relevant information. We cannot sift through what is true and frankly, […]
With the new release of Z275.2-20 (Diving Operations) in effect Jan 2020, the Canadian Standards emphasizes the default use of a minimum four-person crew to be required on all occupational diving operations – with only rare exceptions possibly allowed under a completed onsite risk assessment. The key to crew size is the this completed onsite […]
FROM: CBC News · Posted: Oct 07, 2019 6:16 AM NT | Last Updated: October 7 Two men take handheld nets to the water to pick out matter from the ocean surface during cleanup operations last week. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pride fishing vessel, which has been hired for cleanup duties, pours pink liquid into the […]
“This is not a drill! This is not a drill!” The ship’s intercom echoed the chilling words loudly throughout the vessel as we were alerted that the emergency message about to follow was not a drill. It was real. Instinctively, I quickly grabbed my camera and, rushing on deck, observed through the camera’s viewfinder what […]
As we go to press with this Summer 2019 edition of CADC Magazine, the CSA Diving Standards Committee Z275 will be working on the finalization of items and changes on the Diving Operations Standard Z275.2-15. One of the biggest discussion points will be the determination and debate over a minimum dive crew on ALL occupational […]
In Part II of this two-part series, learn about inspection cooperation vs. self-incrimination, your right to ask questions (and which ones to ask), search warrants, and what your crew should know before inspections and how they should react to requests during them. By Bob Landry, R.W. Landry & Associates Ltd. In the previous article (reprint […]
“Good morning, I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.” The inspector from the Provincial Labour or Workman’s Compensation Board and the way he or she helps you, is by conducting an inspection or investigation of your diving operation and issuing orders, tickets or charges for the contraventions that are found. I was […]
As the winter issue of CADC Magazine hits the deck, smoke signals rise from the hills, dales, and waterlines of Canada—on October 17, marijuana / cannabis use has officially been legalized in Canada. Its use may have been legally allowed, but as we all likely know, its illegal use has been going on for years! […]
The CSA Diving Standards Group has unanimously approved an amendment to the Diving Operations standard Z275.2-15 that requires a minimum qualified and competent four person dive crew on ALL surface supplied diving operations. The crew shall consist of a Dive Supervisor, Diver, Standby Diver and a diver’s tender. (This is in effect Nov 1st 2018 […]
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