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Press Release
IMCA DIVING WORKING GROUP LOOKS AT CONTAMINATION ISSUES
The issue of diver exposure to contamination, an increasingly common area of concern, was discussed at IMCA's recent Diving Division seminar. As a result of the workshop, an IMCA working group is being set up to consider the issue of diving in contaminated waters and how it should be addressed; and to consider how best to address any solutions identified. The working group will report to IMCA's Diving Division Management Committee.
"The Group is covering everything from contamination of the diver, equipment and people onshore handling equipment post-dive; to use of appropriate diving suits, and useful low tech. solutions. The advent of decommissioning will bring with it risks of increased diving in contaminated areas and forward planning for safe diving is essential. We are eager to have feedback and practical advice from divers working at the sharp end well as from the companies for whom they work," explained IMCA's Technical Director, Jane Bugler.
The Diving Working Group is eager to encourage feedback on the issue of diving in contaminated waters from members and non-members alike. Anyone with relevant information should contact Jane Bugler at IMCA.
Notes to Editors (common)
- IMCA is an international association with well over 800 members in 60 countries, as at September 2011, representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. IMCA has four technical divisions, covering marine/specialist vessel operations, offshore diving, hydrographic survey and remote systems and ROVs, plus geographic sections for the Asia-Pacific, South America, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India and Central & North America regions. As well as a core focus on safety, the environment, competence and training. IMCA seeks to promote its members' common interests, to resolve industry-wide issues and to provide an authoritative voice for its members.
- IMCA publishes some 200 guidance notes and technical reports. These have been developed over the years and are widely distributed. They are a definition of what IMCA stands for, including widely recognised diving and ROV codes of practice, DP documentation, marine good practice guidance, the Common Marine Inspection Document, safety recommendation, outline training syllabi and the IMCA competence scheme guidance. In addition to the range of printed guidance documents, IMCA also produces safety promotional materials, circulates information notes and safety flashes.
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