| Category | Health and Safety |
|---|---|
| Type | Code of Practice |
| Approved by | Vice Chancellor, November 2003 |
| Date Code of Practice Took Effect | 1 November 2003 |
| Last approved revision | 21 November 2016 |
| Sponsor | Chief Operating Officer |
| Responsible officer | Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing |
Purpose
The purpose of the Code is:
- to establish safe diving procedures and foster a safety conscious culture which optimises the productivity of the University of Otago's diving operation
- to ensure that all diving is conducted in a manner which minimises and/or prevents diving accidents, injuries or illnesses
- to administer and maintain industry standards for divers
Organisational scope
This Code applies to:
- Diving activities in New Zealand and overseas where those activities form part of the research or work of any University employee or student
- Employees of the University of Otago undertaking diving activities
- Students involved in diving either on a part or full-time basis while undertaking research or studies at the University of Otago
- Anyone diving as a volunteer for any student or staff member or on behalf of the University of Otago
- Diving activities from University vessels
- Other persons who are diving for hire or reward for the University of Otago.
- Visitors from other institutions diving in association with the University of Otago
- Subcontractors undertaking work for the University of Otago or its staff/students as part of their research
- Employees undertaking dive training activities as a requirement of their employment
- For the purpose of this document the words diving and divers relates to both scuba and snorkel divers.
This code does not apply to:
- Diving for pleasure conducted by students or staff of the University of Otago that has no relationship to their research, studies or work
- Diving undertaken by members of the University of Otago Dive Club for recreation.
Definitions
Please see definitions within the PDF document (section below).
Content
Related policies, procedures and forms
- SCUBA and Snorkel Diving Health & Safety Policy
- Visit the University of Otago Diving website
- The Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice
Contact for further information
If you have any queries regarding the content of this policy or need further clarification, contact:
Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Email hsa@otago.ac.nz