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Hazardous & Contaminated Water Diving

While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of diving in which you plan to participate.  
Warning! Diving in contaminated water is extremely hazardous and requires special training. The diving supervisor has the full responsibility for the safety of the diver based on a risk assessment of the actual conditions at the dive site. When possible, diving in contaminated water should be avoided. "Warning! Diving in contaminated water is extremely hazardous and requires special training. The diving supervisor has the full responsibility for the safety of the diver based on a risk assessment of the actual conditions at the dive site. When possible, diving in contaminated water should be avoided." -- Trelleborg Viking
 
Reference Materials

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ADC Show 2003 Lecture  - Update on Contaminated Water Diver Training: Steve Barsky (PDF, 2.2 Mb) Download
ADCI Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations (PDF, 1.8 Mb) Download
Critical Thinking in Selecting a Dry Suit System: Steve Barsky (PDF, 472 Kb) Download
Diving Equipment Authorized for U.S. Navy Use (ANU List) (HTML) View
Diving in Contaminated Water, 3rd Edition: Chemical and biological tests of Viking dry suits and accessories (PDF, 1.9Mb) Download
EPA Environmental Response Team (ERT) Dive Team Brochure (PDF, 762 Kb) Download
Every Dive May Be a Polluted Water Dive: Steve Barsky (PDF, 105 Kb) Download
Improving Safety for Divers Working in Port Security - Polluted Water Issues in Harbor Environments: Steve Barsky (PDF, 5 Mb) Download
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) (PDF, 6 Mb) Download
US DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) (PDF, 2.8 Mb) Download
US Navy Diving Manual -- Rev. 6 -- 15 APRIL 2008 (PDF, 20.3 Mb ) Download
US Navy Guidance For Diving in Contaminated Waters (PDF, 279 Kb) Download
Viking Drysuit Users Manual (PDF, 568 Kb) Download
Viking Hazmat Inlet Valve (PDF, 250 Kb) Download
Viking HDS Chemical Tests to EN 14225-2 (PDF, 182 Kb) Download
Viking X2 Exhaust Valve (PDF, 225 Kb) Download

Equipment

Scuba Center is proud to offer a wide range of products from Desco, Hunter, OMS, and Trelleborg Viking to name just a few.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
DESCO -- DESCO has been producing Commercial and Navy diving equipment since 1937. They manufacture and repair/refurbish Mk V Helmets along with the famous DESCO Air Hat. Hunter drysuits, a wide range of helmets, and related items are all distributed by DESCO. -- Hazardous & Contaminated Water Diving Equipment Hunter -- Since 1989, Hunter (formerly Gates) has manufactured and distributed the Gates range of drysuits and accessories. It can claim many innovations, including the market leading PRO-HRM for contaminated water. The PRO-HRM is the latest addition to their vulcanized rubber suit range. This suit is manufactured from a newly constructed compound which is designed for use in contaminated water conditions where a high degree of resistance is required. As an example, the PRO-HRM is 85% more resistant to JP8 jet fuel, and is 3 times more abrasion resistant than a PRO-AM suit. -- Hazardous & Contaminated Water Diving Equipment OMS - - Based in Montgomery NY. and founded in 1991, Ocean Management Systems Inc., commonly known as OMS (www.omsdive.com) is revolutionizing the future of sport and technical diving through the implementation of today's most advanced technology. OMS has developed an easy to clean BC utilizing chemically resistant Urethane coated polyester fabric ideal for work where environmental contaminants may be a concern. -- Hazardous & Contaminated Water Diving Equipment

Viking -- Product quality and performance have made Trelleborg Protective Products one of the world’s leading producers of protective clothing and products. They develop and manufacture chemical protective suits, dry diving suits (under the Viking drysuits brand name), inflatable shelters and a wide range of industrial products. Safety has always been the most important issue at Trelleborg Protective Products when designing and producing the Viking diving suits. -- Hazardous & Contaminated Water Diving Equipment

Government and Trade Links

ADC - - Association of Diving Contractors International - - The Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc. was founded in 1968 by a small group of diving companies. Their goal was to create a non-profit organization to cultivate and promote the art and science of commercial diving, establish uniform safe standards for commercial divers, and encourage industry-wide observance of these standards.

Association of Diving Contractors
( ADC )

CDC - - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.

Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
( CDC )

CHEMTREC - - CHEMical TRansportation Emergency Center - - CHEMTREC serves as a round-the-clock resource for obtaining immediate emergency response information for accidental chemical releases. CHEMTREC is linked to the largest network of chemical and hazardous material experts in the world including chemicals and response specialists within the ACC membership, response specialists within the carrier community, public emergency services, and private contractors. CHEMTREC also provides a cost-effective method for shippers of hazardous materials to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR § 172.604.

CHEMical TRansportation Emergency Center
(CHEMTREC)


DOT - - US Department of Transportation - - The Department of Transportation was established by an act of the United States Congress on October 15, 1966, the Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967. The mission of the Department of Transportation is to: Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.

Department of Transportation
( DOT )


EPA - - United States Environmental Protection Agency - - The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.

Environmental Protection Agency
( EPA )


NIOSH - - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services.

National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
( NIOSH )


NOAA is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere. It plays several distinct roles within the Department of Commerce: A Supplier of Environmental Information Products... A Provider of Environmental Stewardship Services... A Leader in Applied Scientific Research (including activities such as weather forecasting and the NOAA Diving Program).

NOAA

NAVSEA's Contaminated Water Diving (CWD) page -- This page was created following the Contaminated Water Diving Working Group Conference in Crystal City, VA in July 2006. The working group consists of both federal and civilian divers and organizations who all share an interest in the continued safety of commercial, federal and military divers and are therefore trying to identify the risks posed by diving in Contaminated Waters and how such risks may best be mitigated.

NAVSEA's
Contaminated Water Diving (CWD)
(US NAVY) 

OSHA - - Occupational Safety & Health Administration - - OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration
( OSHA )


Recommended Reading

Diving in High-Risk Environments 4th Edition -- Steven Barsky - - Diving in High-Risk Environments, 4th Edition, is the definitive text on contaminated water diving, as well as dry suits, full-face masks, wireless communications, surface-supplied diving, and potable water diving operations. If you are a commercial, military, search and rescue, or technical diver, this book is essential reading.

Diving in High-Risk Environments
4th Edition

Steven Barsky

NOAA Diving Manual 4th Edition -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Diving Program, which is recognized as one of the leading authorities on scientific diving and undersea technology has released the Fourth Edition of the NOAA Diving Manual. More than 100 authors and reviewers, selected from a diverse spectrum of experts in recreational, commercial, military, scientific, and research diving, combined their expertise to address the complex issues involved in today's diving.

The NOAA Diving Manual
4th Edition

National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration

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