An employer must-
(a) ensure that all diving operations are controlled in accordance with all applicable the latest version of all
applicable regulations, the standards, the relevant code of practice and any other relevant document;
(b) ensure that all diving operations are conducted in accordance with the employer’s operations manual and in
accordance with the applicable class of diving;
(c) ensure that the risks identified in terms of regulation 6 are as far as is reasonably practicable eliminated,
minimised or controlled, and ensure that the diving project plan is implemented;
(d) develop emergency procedures, including hyperbaric evacuation in the case of intended saturation diving
operations, and ensure that persons involved in the project are made aware of the contents thereof;
(e) verify the qualifications, certification and competency of personnel and the validity thereof before involving them
in the diving project;
(f) ensure that the dive site is clearly demarcated by means of a flag, lights or physical barrier;
(g) ensure that all commercial diving operations are conducted by a registered commercial diving school or
registered commercial contractor; and
(h) for each diving project undertaken, ensure that any person taking part receives information, instruction and
training in all procedures, plant and machinery appropriate to the diving project to be performed.
