Guidance on underwater excavation works involving divers

Version history

April 2024 Rev. 0.1 – QA check – preface, layout and references updated; no change to content 

January 2023 – Initial publication

Contents
  • Background
  • Aims
  • Application
  • Overview
  • Underwater Excavation Works Involving Divers – Risk Assessment
    • Factors to Consider
    • Causes of Previous Incidents
  • Underwater Excavations: Working in Pre-Existing Excavation Sites
  • Underwater Excavations: Plant and Equipment Overview
    • Airlifts
    • Diver Operated Suction Dredge (Dredgehog)
    • Water Jets
    • Summary of Air Lifts and Dredges Operational Safety
  • References
Reference(s): IMCA D074
Published:April 2024
Version:0.1
Grade:IMCA Recommended Practice
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