April 29, 2009 - ADCI Notice of Revoked Certification Card

  Certification Card # 21017, Surface Supplied Air Diver, is NOT VALID

         March 2009 - ADCI Industry Update - IMCA Safety Flash

   Diver Entrapment   Click Here (HTML)

          February 2009 - ADCI Industry Update

   Underwater Excavation    Click Here (HTML)

          February 2009 - ADCI Industry Update

   Live Boating    Click Here (HTML)

          February 2009 - ADCI Industry Update

   Penetration Dive     Click Here (HTML)

          February 2009 - ADCI Industry Update

    Lift Bags     Click Here    (HTML)

          January 16, 2009 - Notice from Cavidyne

    Accident Analysis from Cavidyne  Click Here   

          January 9, 2009 - ADCI Industry Update

   Dive Flags / Alpha Flags / Day ShapesClick Here

          October 7, 2008 - ADCI Industry Update

              Click Here   (DOC)

         September 22, 2008 - IMCA Alert         

          a.  Serious Injury Incident During Routine Crane Maintenance

          b.  Failure of Fall Arresters

              Click Here   

          June 30, 2008 - IF Report Personnel Transfere Restricted Duty

              Click Here    

          June 23, 2008 - Cal Dive International, Inc. Temperature-Rise

          Investigation:  Underwater Drilling & Grinding  (53 Page report)

              Click Here    

         June 9, 2008 - IMCA Alert

         Unsecured Object Fell, Injuring Crewman

               Click Here    

         June 6, 2008 - Technip Safety Flash

         Overpressure of Dive System Pipework

            Click Here  

        June 2, 2008 - Hurricane Preparedness Guide click here

  A checklist to assist you in being prepared in the event of a hurricane.

        April 29, 2008 - ADCI Safety Alert

        Coldcutting Tools

            click here

        April 29, 2008 - IMCA Alert

        Fall Through Open Hatch in Walkway

           Click Here  

        April 14, 2008 - IMCA Alert

        Fatal Accident, ROV Operations, A-Frame LARS

            Click Here  

        April 8, 2008 - IMCA Safety Alert

        Movement of Vessel During Crane Operations

           Click Here   

        March 26, 2008 - IMCA Safety Alert

        Unauthorised Modification to Electrical Equipment

           Click Here     

        March 26, 2008 - DOF Subsea Safety Notice

        ROV Operations, Fatal Accident Onboard Ship

          Click Here

        March 26, 2008 - TWIC Dashboard

           Click Here 

        February 7, 2008 - ADCI Safety Alert

        Lamps on View Ports

           Click here  

        January 8, 2008 - IMCA Safety Alert

        Simultaneous Operations during Demobilization

           Click Here

        November 1, 2007- Medical Presentation - Brian Bourgeois MD

Is it a Spider Bite or an Infection?    Click Here   

        November 1, 2007 - OSHA Update

“Quick Tips" from OSHA
     Molds are found almost everywhere and can grow on virtually any substance as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Molds can damage building materials and, if left unchecked, can eventually cause structural damage. Some molds have the potential to cause adverse health effects, including asthma attacks in some people who are allergic to mold. Exposure to mold can also cause other types of allergic reactions, including hay fever-type symptoms, skin rashes, and irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs in both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. That is why OSHA encourages building managers, custodians, and others responsible for building maintenance to learn how to avoid, control and remove mold in buildings leading to the reduction of health risks. Moisture control is the key to mold control. Here are a few tips on mold prevention:

·  Repair plumbing leaks and leaks in the building structure as soon as possible.

·  Perform regularly scheduled building/heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) inspections   and maintenance, including filter changes.

·  Clean and dry wet or damp spots as soon as possible, but no more than 48 hours after

              discovery.

·  Pinpoint areas where leaks have occurred, identify the causes, and take preventive action to

   ensure that they do not occur.
           OSHA's Safety and Health Information Bulletin entitled A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace offers    more recommendations on how to prevent mold growth, the proper use of personal protective equipment, ways to assess mold or moisture problems, and methods to cleanup damage caused by moisture and mold growth. OSHA's guide on Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace, Safety and Health Topics page on Molds and Fungi, and Mold QuickCard? (English/Spanish/Vietnamese) are additional resources for protecting employees involved in the prevention and cleanup of mold. Look in your next issue of QuickTakes for new "QuickTips" on another safety and health topic.

       September 18, 2007 - Watertight Doors

For more information - click here  

       September 17, 2007 - Underwater Grinders

For more information in English, click here 
En Espanol, click here 

       August 22, 2007 - Bail Out Bottles

Letter - click here  

En Espanol -

       June 13, 2007 - Cavitation Blaster Diving Incident

For more information, click here 

Notice From Cavidyne January 16, 2009  Click here     

       June 1, 2007 - OSHA Updates

New Pandemic Flu Guidance for Healthcare Workers Released
On May 21, OSHA unveiled a new workplace safety and health guidance document that will help employers in the healthcare industry and their employees prepare for an influenza pandemic. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers includes technical information on infection control and industrial hygiene practices to reduce the risk of infection in healthcare settings, workplace preparations and planning issues, and OSHA standards having special importance to pandemic preparedness planners and responders in the industry.

        June 1, 2007 - OSHA Updates

OSHA's Targeted Inspection Plan for 2007
Approximately 4,150 high-hazard work sites are on tap for inspection under OSHA's 2007 Site-Specific Targeting Program, as of May 14. This year's program will initially target sites that reported 11 or more injuries or illnesses, resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer for every 100 full-time employees (known as the DART rate). The list will also include sites that have a days away from work injury and illness (DAFWII) rate of 9 or higher. The program stems from the agency's Data Initiative for 2006, which surveyed approximately 80,000 employers to attain their injury and illness numbers for 2005.

OSHA Proposes To Update Personal Protective Equipment Standards
OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the May 17 Federal Register to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, long shoring and marine terminals standards regarding the use of eye, face, head, and foot protection. These proposed revisions are a continuation of OSHA's effort to update references to specific consensus and industry standards located throughout the agency's standards. OSHA is accepting comments until July 16. See the Federal Register notice for complete instructions on submitting comments.

OSHA Posters and Publications: Free for the Asking
Advertisements suggesting that OSHA workplace posters must be purchased from private companies may be misleading employers. OSHA reminds employers that official posters-such as the new OSHA Job Safety and Health: It's the Law poster (English/Spanish)-are available at no cost by visiting the publications page on the agency's Web site or by calling the publications office at (202) 693-1888.

Compliance Officer Helps Protect Employees from Electrical Hazard
On April 17, while driving through a Chicago suburb, a compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) from OSHA's Chicago North area office observed employees at a construction site performing stucco work while atop metal scaffolding. The CSHO noticed that they were exposed to an electrical hazard and stopped to initiate an inspection. The CSHO discovered "hot" 120/240 secondary power lines were within two feet of the scaffolding and asked the crew's managers to remove the employees until the lines could be de-energized by the local power company. They agreed to voluntarily cease operation. Within four hours, the hazard was abated and the employees safely returned to work. OSHA's Supported Scaffold QuickCard® (English/Spanish) offers safety tips on working with scaffolding.

"QuickTips" from QuickTakes
Today officially marks the beginning of the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center forecast a 75-percent likelihood of 13 to 17 named storms. Some immediate tips for employers and employees to prepare for the season include:

· Have a plan in place for protecting yourself in the event of a hurricane.

· Consider making provisions for family members who cannot plan for themselves.

· Have available food, water, extra personal medications, and other emergency supplies.

· Follow the instructions of officials concerning emergency actions including evacuations. OSHA's Hurricane eMatrix is just one the many resources available on the agency's Hurricane Recovery Web page for staying safe during this hurricane season and preventing workplace injuries and illnesses during cleanup and recovery. Look for more safety and health "QuickTips" in the next issue.

       May 22, 2007

Rechargeable Battery Fire Hazard - Click here

       March 19, 2007

From the U. S. Coast Guard - Click here

       March 12, 2007

Lift Bag Safety Notice

       March 7, 2007

Kirby Morgan Safety Notice - Helmet Shell Repair Caution

       February 21, 2007

Safety Notice Provided by Divex:  Click Here to Download PDF

       February 3, 2007

Fatality:

Saturation Diver with Superior Offshore International in the Gulf of Mexico.  No further details available at this time.  Reported by:  Superior Offshore International; Reported to:  USCG, MS, ADCI.

        January 2007

Safety Notice Provided by IMCA:  Subsea Chain Lever Hoist Failure; and Pipe Under Tension on a Reel.  Click Here for Complete Information

September 5, 2006
In light of the recent incidents in the Gulf of Mexico; The Association of Diving Contractors International would like to remind all who are involved in underwater operations to be vigilant with their pre-dive checks.

• Survey the area where work is to be performed
• Accurately assess all personnel’s ability to perform the task assigned
• Accurately assess the physical status of the diver
• Ensure proper pre-dive equipment checks have been conducted
  

There are no guarantees that something unforeseen won ’t occur during the course of underwater operations. Yet, proper pre-dive checks, dive plans, and emergency plans will increase the likelihood that something that could be avoided will be avoided. That we work in a hostile environment is a given; to further increase our chances to dive another day begins with proper pre-dive checks, (JSA’s/JSHA’s). The greatest threat to a diver is complacency; let us use these recent incidents as a heads-up to us all to remember the importance of staying focused on all that is required to perform our jobs in the safest manner possible.

7/31/06
KMDSI Superlite Hat Removal Procedures in Emergency Setting (Repeat of Previous Posting)

04/10/2006
Broco BR-22 Cutting Torch

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: All users of the cutting torch should be reminded to 1) read and understand the Broco underwater cutting instruction manual, and 2) ensure that the collet nut is always securely tightened to maintain a solid electrical contact between the cutting rod and collet. This warning results from reports that a loose connection between the cutting rod and collet may cause arcing or heating at the collet under electrical load and may lead to the possibility of a flashback in the torch.
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12/30/2005
KIRBY MORGAN SUPERLITE - 17C Front Hinge Yoke - SAFETY Notice
Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. has recently modified the front hinge yoke on the SuperLite-17C helmet. This change is in response to a modification to the helmet neck ring used on this helmet, as well as the SuperLite 27, 17K, 37, and 57 helmets.

Please circulate the attached flier to all divers you know who may be using this model of helmet.

All Kirby Morgan product bulletins may be found at
http://www.kirbymorgan.com/safety.html#anchor943980
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10/05/2005
Airgas Safety Notice on Submerged Gas Cylinders
Click on this link for Complete Notice Information

08/10/2005
Are your High Pressure Flasks and Bottles Properly Inspection to Assure Safety?
Check here for related Safety Alert

01/00/2005
CircSeal Recall - Urgent Safety Notice issued by Kirby Morgan
Information
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11/05/2004
Lift boat Commercial Diving Operations- Repeated
Note: another incident has occurred that has resulted in the death of a commercial diver. Although an investigation is in progress and facts are not fully clear - it does appear that the incident is, at least, similar to that reported below. ALL companies performing these types of operations MUST TAKE PROPER AND PRUDENT ACTION TO ENSURE A POSITIVE LOCK OUT/TAG OUT OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT(S) PRIOR TO COMMENCING UNDERWATER OPERATIONS.

Lift Boat Propeller Near Miss
A commercial diving crew performing regular field maintenance from a lift boat in 25 ft of water in the Gulf of Mexico experienced a potentially catastrophic near miss. Approximately 70 ft of the divers umbilical was pulled into the lift boat propeller before it was completely severed less than 20 ft from the diver.

The diver was working underwater on an offshore platform riser. The lift boat was stationed 20 ft from the work site, and was elevated from the surface of the water 2 ft, leaving the propeller and rudder assembly underwater. The configuration of the Lift boat was such that the dive station was above the propeller area (stern of vessel).

The lift boat's main engines (which turn the propeller shaft), and the lift boat crane, share a common hydraulic system. During crane operations, though the main engines are in neutral, there exists a possibility of partial clutch engagement causing a slow rotation of the propeller.

The dive crew's standard procedure on this type of vessel is to secure the shaft with a large pipe wrench, chain, binder, and lock-out/tag-out. For unknown reasons, this procedure failed, causing the shaft to turn the propeller slowly, grabbing the divers hose and pulling the diver toward the propeller. This action occurred during a timeframe of less than 60 seconds prior to the umbilical completely severing. The diver surfaced unharmed.

Recommendations:

• A "purpose" built clamp which will not become disengaged, with pad-lock, will be installed on shaft(s) prior to any diving operations.
• A lift boat must be elevated above the waterline enough to completely expose the propeller and rudder assembly.

Specific JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) must be performed which involves vessel crew and dive crew.