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Notice
The following items of information are provided to bring your attention to recent industry developments, initiatives, or safety notices.
DETAILS
The ADCI Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations 6th edition is now available for purchase in both electronic and hardcopy formats

Purchasers can go to the UnderWater magazine website to place their orders.

www.underwatermagazine.com

Electronic PDF Download - $200.00
Printed Hardcopy - $275.00

There are substantial differences between the 5th and current 6th editions. Please take time to note all of the changes and additions to:
• Operational and equipment requirements
• Diving personnel medical training requirements
• Diving personnel certification requirements
• Checklist and audit protocols

Implementation of Certification and Equipment Requirements
Except where noted, all new certification and equipment requirements will take effect immediately.
Noted changes to take effect after formal adoption of this document will be annotated by a superscript (1, 2, or 3) after the stated requirement.
The legend for the superscript is as follows:
1 – Compliance required after 6 months from 7 July 2011
2 – Compliance required after 12 months from 7 July 2011
3 – Compliance required after 24 months from 7 July 2011

 

This Information was sent to further the communication of all industry stakeholders. Safety is the primary concern of the ADCI. Remember: a real-time Job Hazard Analysis is important, but nothing can replace good common sense.

Sincerely,

Phil Newsum
Association of Diving Contractors International

 

Association of Diving Contractors International
5206 FM 1960 West, Ste. 202
Houston, TX 77069
Phone: (281) 893-8388
Fax: (281) 893-5118

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