Status and details

Status and details

This page contains information about the document’s status, key dates and enquiry contact details. There is also a summary of changes between the current version and the previous version of the document.

Diving Safety Procedure

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Status Historic Shows whether this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historical).
Effective Date 9th September 2024 When this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 9th September 2029 When the document is due for review.
Approval Authority Director, Health Safety and Wellness The role who approved this version of the document.
Approval Date 6th September 2024 When this version of the document was approved by the approval authority.
Expiry Date 30th March 2025 When the version expires, if applicable. At UQ, documents do not 'expire' unless scheduled for rescission at a future date.
Policy Owner Lucy Beikoff
Director, Health, Safety and Wellness
The owner of the document with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the document.
Enquiries Contact Health, Safety and Wellness Division Contact the area listed with any enquiries.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

- Removed reference to Dive Supervisor in lieu of reference to Dive Coordinator, better aligning with terminology used in AS/NZS 2299.2 Scientific Diving.

- Redefined diver categories and listed associated required evidence of competency for each category

- Incorporated a requirement that a Dive Officer shall review any Dive Plan prior to approval from the dive coordinator’s Supervisor (aka line manager)

- Further detail re. onsite ‘pre-start’ hazard management



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