Canadian Association of Diving Contractors

Dive Regs in BC? – Yup, there is an app for that!!

CADC Admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:49:26 +0000

Yup .. WorkSafe BC has an “APP” for iphones and android based smart phones!! Need an update on the regs? – well, just fire up your iphone or android device and away you go.

This mobile app allows you to search and browse the OHS Regulation, Policies, Guidelines, and WCB Standards on your mobile device.* . . . → Read More: Dive Regs in BC? – Yup, there is an app for that!!

Shark Marine to supply Underwater Navigation with Integrated Sonar to Australian Navy

Doug Elsey - Executive Director CADC — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:16:26 +0000

Shark Marine Technologies Inc. (Canada) has been awarded the Underwater Navigation Integrated Sonar Units (UNIS) contract for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The UNIS contract is for the supply of 34 divers sonar reconnaissance systems. UNIS will be based on the Shark Marine Navigator and shall provide the Royal Australian Navy Divers with the latest . . . → Read More: Shark Marine to supply Underwater Navigation with Integrated Sonar to Australian Navy

CSA Dive Standards link added.

CADC Admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:46:40 +0000

A link to the current CSA Diving Standards has been placed in the banner under SAFETY. The Standards are the backbone for safe diving and operational procedures for use in CANADA as well as international areas. A commitment for CADC members is compliance to the 275.4 (Competency) and 275.2 (Operations) for membership.

Direct link is: . . . → Read More: CSA Dive Standards link added.

Worksafe BC delays public hearings for changes in BC Dive Regs.

CADC Admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:25:40 +0000

(British Columbia) ..

The proposal relating to Part 24, Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, is not being taken to public hearings at this time by WorksafeBC to enable consideration of the new edition of CSA Standard Z275.4.

CSA Competency Standard Z275.4 has been recently published by the CSA and is now current. CADC is . . . → Read More: Worksafe BC delays public hearings for changes in BC Dive Regs.

CADC Magazine now online, downloadable – and printable!! (In full colour!)

CADC Admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:22:17 +0000

Missed the latest issue of CADC Magazine. Read it online NOW (including smartphones, Iphones, and Ipads!!). You can download it, print it .. and link to the advertisers!!!

If your own copy of the CADC magazine, go to the free subscription page noted in the header above.

ONLINE LINK IS is at http://www.CADC.ca/cadcmag/fall2011

This issue . . . → Read More: CADC Magazine now online, downloadable – and printable!! (In full colour!)

Free 2012 MCM Diving Screensaver and Printable Calendar available.

CADC Admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:08:58 +0000

The Annual 2012 Diving Screensaver and printable MCM Diving Calendar is now available via the authors photo website (DougElsey.com).

This one is a bit different in that it has a real-time clock and calendar going on with it as well as the photo’s from this years Deep Divex and other MCM images. The photos . . . → Read More: Free 2012 MCM Diving Screensaver and Printable Calendar available.

SEASONS GREETINGS

CADC Admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:06:02 +0000

Glenn Costello elected CADC President for 2012 / 2013 term.

CADC Admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:00:37 +0000

Mr. Glenn Costello has been elected president of the CADC for the 2012 2013 term. Mr. Costello is the President of Canpac Divers Inc and is a past member of the Canadian Standards Association, Committee for Occupational Diving and Hyperbaric and Caisson Sub-Committees. Mr. Costello has also assisted with the formulation of diving standards for . . . → Read More: Glenn Costello elected CADC President for 2012 / 2013 term.

Diving around Dams – Safety Video from MOL.

CADC Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:21:41 +0000

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released a new video on Dive Safety around dams. Check it out.

Also see the Guidelines on working around Delta P situations also on this site. Click here to be directed to Guidelines.

Images of an industry

Doug Elsey - Executive Director CADC — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:49:16 +0000

Circa late 1970′s, a diver from Can Dives Great lakes division prepares to enter a manhole full of industrial debris at container pier in Halifax nova scotia.