ADCI Releases Delta P Checklist for safety.
By CADC Admin ~ February 27th, 2022. Filed under: Latest Diving News, Safety.
ADCI has released a Delt-P Diving Checklist to the industry. A shout-out to ADCI and OSHA (amongst others) who contributed to the document. The document also has links to other references from other organizations including CADC
“Canadian Association of Diving Contractors (CADC) – Guideline for Diving Operations on Dams and Other Worksites Where Delta-P Hazards May Exist. October 17, 2011. http://www.cadc.ca/downloads/DeltaPHazards_CADC.pdf”
BACKGROUND
Between June 2019 and July 2021, there were five diving fatalities that occurred at power-generation facilities as a result of differential pressure (Delta-P). At the request of the OSHA’s Office of Maritime Enforcement, the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) formed a task force consisting of ADCI, OSHA, contractors, the USACE, sonar experts, and facility operators to address the hazards associated with Delta-P.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this checklist is to provide best industry practices in a clear and complete format for dive operations at power-generating facilities where Delta-P hazards exist. It is a guide for those responsible for creating Dive Procedures and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). It consists of three sections:
- A checklist for planning and execution when diving in areas with potential for Delta-P.
A list of relevant terminology useful in the discussion of Delta-P.
A list of resources for planning Delta-P diving operations.
Copies of the checklist can be obtained at the ADCI website under the Safety & Education link.
Click here for the Delta P Checklist for Contractors.
ADCI Delta-P_Diving_Checklist.01.28.22.FINAL
