In order to comply with subregulation (1), an employer must appoint, in writing, a designated medical practitioner
to document the system of medical surveillance of employees, including-
(a) the consideration of-
(i) the risk of developing occupational diving-related diseases; and
(ii) medical fitness to dive;
(b) an initial health evaluation before commencement of employment, which includes-
(i) an evaluation of the employee’s medical, occupational, exposure and social history;
(ii) an appropriate physical examination; and
(iii) any other additional medical examination, which, in the opinion of the designated medical practitioner,
is necessary to enable such practitioner to perform an appropriate health evaluation;
(c) periodic health evaluations conducted at intervals, not exceeding two years, specified by a designated
medical practitioner;
(d) a documented exit health evaluation upon termination of employment;
(e) providing the employee with a copy of the exit health evaluation, in accordance with subregulation (2)(d),
upon termination of employment; and
(f) that the appointed designated medical practitioner must notify the employer, in writing, of the outcomes of
the medical surveillance.
