(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.
(b) Contents.
(1)
The safe practices manual shall contain a copy of this standard and the employer's policies for implementing the requirements of this standard.
(2)
For each diving mode engaged in, the safe practices manual shall include:
(i)
Safety procedures and checklists for diving operations;
(ii)
Assignments and responsibilities of the dive team members;
(iii)
Equipment procedures and checklists; and
(iv)
Emergency procedures for fire, equipment failure, adverse environmental conditions, and medical illness and injury.
Code of Federal Regulations
[42 FR 37668, July 22, 1977, as amended at 49 FR 18295, Apr. 30, 1984]