What is the Diving Supervisor ultimately responsible for?
The safety of the dive team and control of the diving operation.
How many diving operations may a supervisor control at one time?
Only one diving operation at a time.
Who has authority to stop a dive?
The Diving Supervisor.
When must a supervisor stop diving operations?
Whenever safety is compromised.
Who controls the dive site during operations?
The Diving Supervisor.
Can commercial pressure override safety decisions?
No, safety always takes precedence.
Who enforces compliance with the dive plan?
The Diving Supervisor.
Who ensures procedures are followed at the worksite?
The Diving Supervisor.
What must the supervisor do before accepting control of a dive?
Ensure planning, personnel, and equipment are adequate.
Who coordinates emergency response on site?
The Diving Supervisor.
What document defines how the dive will be conducted?
The Diving Project Plan.
What must exist before diving starts?
A suitable and sufficient risk assessment.
Who ensures the dive plan is understood by the team?
The Diving Supervisor.
What is the purpose of a toolbox talk?
To brief hazards, tasks, and controls.
When should toolbox talks be repeated?
When conditions or tasks change.
What manual governs standard diving procedures?
The Diving Operations Manual.
What document records permits and interfaces?
Permit-to-work documentation.
Who ensures SIMOPS are addressed in planning?
The Diving Supervisor.
When must plans be reviewed?
Before diving and when changes occur.
What must be recorded for each dive?
Times, depths, gas, and incidents.
Who verifies diver competence?
The Diving Supervisor.
What minimum roles are required for surface-supplied diving?
Supervisor, diver, standby diver, tender.
Must divers hold valid certification?
Yes, at all times.
Who checks diver medical fitness?
The Diving Supervisor.
