1910.420(a)

General. The employer shall develop and maintain a safe practices manual which shall be made available at the dive location to each dive team member.

1910.420(b)

Contents.

1910.420(b)(1)

The safe practices manual shall contain a copy of this standard and the employer's policies for implementing the requirements of this standard.

1910.420(b)(2)

For each diving mode engaged in, the safe practices manual shall include:

1910.420(b)(2)(i)

Safety procedures and checklists for diving operations;

1910.420(b)(2)(ii)

Assignments and responsibilities of the dive team members;

1910.420(b)(2)(iii)

Equipment procedures and checklists; and

1910.420(b)(2)(iv)

Emergency procedures for fire, equipment failure, adverse environmental conditions, and medical illness and injury.

[42 FR 37668, July 22, 1977, as amended at 49 FR 18295, Apr. 30, 1984; 61 FR 5507, Feb. 13, 1996]