Archive for the 'Safety' Category

CSA 275.2 Contaminated Water Diving Update / Pre-release posted.

Thursday, July 18th, 2013

In the interest of diving safety, the CSA Diving Standards Committee has authorized release of the upcoming changes (next edition) to the contaminated water diving section in CSA Diving Operations standard 275.2 The section will be added to the next version of the standard (to be updated 2014-15). It was felt by the members of […]

CSA honours Doug Elsey with 2013 Award of Merit

Sunday, July 7th, 2013

The Canadian Standards Association has presented Doug Elsey with the 2013 Award of Merit in recognition for outstanding leadership and valued technical expertise in the development and promotion of standards for diving safety. For 35 years, Douglas Elsey has been an active leader on the Occupational Diving Technical Committee, representing the Canadian Association of Diving […]

Hiring the Professional Diving Contractor: The Bottom Line

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

(Reprint from CADC Mag – Spring 2013) Employing the right underwater contractor can reduce civil and criminal liability exposure in case of accidents and affect your bottom line. Here’s what you need to know. Employing an underwater contractor ignorant of current safety standards and regulations can expose the employer to serious (and expensive) civil and […]

CADC commits to financial contributions for development of CSA Diving Standards

Monday, February 25th, 2013

The Canadian Association of Diving Contractors has presented the CSA a donation of $1000 in support of the CSA Z275 Dive Standards development. “CADC and its members have had a long and continuing input into the development of the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Z275 series of Diving Standards,” CADC president Glenn Costello said. “The CADC […]

DCBC updates and clarifies policy regarding recertification of divers every 5 years as per CSA Standard 275.4.

Monday, February 25th, 2013

The Diver Certification Board of Canada diver certification is a certificate that acknowledges that the holder is recognized as complying with the CSA Competencey Standard 275.4 . The certification is recognized nationally by most regulatory authorities and by all CADC member companies. They are also recognized world-wide, including companies associated with the International Marine Contractors […]

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