Guidance on Divers Umbilical

Minimum requirements for First Aid on Inland/Inshore sites in the UK and Ireland

The UK Diving Industry Committee is a stakeholder group set up to inform the industry of technical, safety and regulatory developments in UK diving.

This document is a risk assessment prepared for the Diving Industry Committee by the British Sub-Aqua Club as a National Governing Body, and agreed by consensus, to provide clear direction as to acceptable intervals for the internal examination of cylinders.

The risk assessment is managed and reviewed annually by the Diving Industry Committee.

The content of this document is in-line with UK Regulations and advice from the Health and Safety Executive.

UK Diving Industry Committee – Risk assessment of cylinder periodic testing V7 – 16 Oct 25

ADC Guidance Note 8/97 – Minimum specification for Surface Compression Chambers for use Inland/Inshore in the UK in the context of the 1998 Diving at Work Regulations and the accompanying Inland/Inshore ACoP.

Diving Contractors involved in Carrying out Lifting Operations

Deck Decompression Chamber Operation (DDC)

Design, Layout and Operation of Air Diving Control Panels for use on Inland / Inshore Diving Sites

Diver Access and Egress Arrangements Including the Use of ladders for Diver Entry and Recovery

USN Decompression Tables Rev 6

Noise Exposure of Commercial Divers Guidance on Mitigation Measures