Diving Notification Form

AUTHORIZATION IS SUBJECT TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING PORT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND ANY OTHERS WHICH MAY APPLY:

1) Work must be performed in strict accordance with the latest edition of all applicable codes, standards, acts and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Canada Labour Code, Part II and Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations;
• Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations made pursuant to the Act;
• CSA Standard Z275.2-15, Occupational Safety Code for Diving Operations; CSAZ275.4, Competency Standards for Diving Operations, and CSAZ180.1, Compressed Breathing Air and Systems;
• Port Authorities Operations Regulations and St. John’s Port Authority Practices and Procedures;
• As appropriate, Confined Space Entry requirements of the Canada Labour Code and provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act will apply, as will Fire, Safety and Hot Work requirements.

2) All divers must be deemed competent to perform the type of dive to be undertaken. Such competency shall be determined based upon the requirements of the Canadian and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Should a conflict in the regulations arise the most stringent regulation shall apply.

3) A Dive Safety Plan and Hazard Assessment must be completed prior to all dives and all personnel must be aware of the plan, prior to each dive operation. Dive plans must give consideration to the contaminated environment of the harbour and to the limited visibility available therein.

4) Dive crew must adhere to Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) and SJPA Harbour Master’s Office instructions for each dive operation. MCTS must be advised prior to and on completion of each dive, or as otherwise directed by MCTS. VHF Channel 11 must be continually monitored by the dive crew throughout the dive. MCTS can be reached at 709-772-2083/2084 and the Harbour Master’s Office at 709-682-5197.