An employer must, before the commencement of a commercial diving operation, ensure that all employees are
informed, instructed and trained in both practical aspects and theoretical knowledge with regard to-
(a) the potential hazards and risks to health and safety resulting from the diving operation;
(b) the measures to be taken by the employer to protect an employee against such risks;
(c) the precautions to be taken by an employee for protection against the risks associated with the diving
project, including the wearing and use of personal protective equipment;
(d) the necessity, correct use, maintenance and limitations of control measures provided;
(e) the necessity of medical fitness certification and medical surveillance;
(f) the safe working procedures associated with the diving project;
(g) the procedures to be followed in the event of injury, disease, exposure to hazards or any emergency
situation; and
(h) procedures for reporting, correcting and replacing defective diving apparatus and control measures.