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 All procedures and practices utilized by Underwater Solutions Inc. conform and comply with confined space regulatory procedures while incorporating safety procedures, which surpass applicable OSHA regulations for diving procedures. Additionally maintained are Underwater Solutions Inc. implemented procedures, which incorporate retrieval of entrants, procedures for mobilizing emergency medical assistance, evacuation procedures, usage of safety gear and clothing, and compliance with on site regulations.
Procedures
- Surface air supply. Underwater Solutions Inc. utilizes surface supplied air to conduct all confined tank entry projects. Backup air supplies are monitored and regulated by a tender who monitors the air supply while having open communications with personnel entering tanks, who at all times wear a backpack air bailout bottle. Procedures for air emergencies are practiced by all personnel, insuring understanding of procedures at all times.
- Head and body protection. All personnel entering tanks have been certified to utilize a full helmet equipped with surface supplied air and communications. Additionally utilized is a one-piece dry suit, which, while occupied, allows total isolation from water, while acting as buoyancy aid through inter-air connection self, controlled via the helmet.
- Fall prevention. All Underwater Solutions Inc. personnel who climb tanks for rigging and entry have been trained and utilize safety harness (fall prevention) devices.
- Logs and entry permits. A log is utilized by Underwater Solutions Inc. personnel to establish a permanent record depicting time of entry, conditions of entry, time of exiting and condition of personnel exiting. This log also serves as a confined space entry permit. Emergency telephone numbers are printed within this log to include fire, police, rescue, and client telephone numbers, and a portable phone is present on all projects for the purpose of reporting emergencies.
- Other procedures. Underwater Solutions Inc. conforms with all procedures set forth by our clients at all times.
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