(3) The ininimura number of personnel on a scuba dive team will 

 include: a diver, a buddy diver or standby diver (if diver is line tended) 

 and a tender/ timekeeper. 



(4) Divers will maintain either visual or physical contact when 

 submerged. 



(5) A buoyancy compensator will be worn by each diver. 



(6) Dives will not be made when steady currents exceed 1 knot. 



(7) All dives will be accomplished in accordance with OSHA Commercial 

 Diving Regulation, Part 1910, Subpart T. 



b. One diver in each dive team will be designated as the "senior diver" 

 with the following responsibilities: 



(1) Maintain a first aid kit. 



(2) Notify the FRF Chief when diving operations are underway and when 

 they are secured. 



(3) Insure that emergency support and facilities are available prior 

 to commencement of dive. 



(4) Give an operations briefing to all divers prior to the start of 

 operations. 



(5) Conduct a pre-dive check on divers prior to entering the water. 



c. Diving craft. 



(1) Breaking waves 4 feet or higher will preclude launching of craft 

 through the surf zone. 



(2) Normal safe boating practices will be followed. 



4. Personnel . 



Position Name Certification (type and date) 



divers only 



Onsite supervisor 



(if other than senior 



diver) 



Senior diver 

 Divers 



Support personnel 



Place an asterisk (*) beside any personnel who are first aid and/or CPR 

 qualified. 



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