Use of battery-operated equipment in hyperbaric conditions
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 1 - June 2026
This document provides guidance on the use of battery-operated personal electronic devices (PEDs) and chamber electronic devices (CEDs) in hyperbaric chambers and other pressure vessels for human occupancy (PVHOs).
The document's purpose is to help diving contractors and others understand and manage the risks associated with batteries in hyperbaric environments, particularly fire, toxic fumes, electric shock, pressure-related failures, and environmental contamination.
Contents
Introduction
Scope
Objective
Application
Battery technologies
Electronic devices
Electric shock and fire
Fire zone
Pressure-related effects
Environment considerations
Management of battery-operated PEDs/CEDs
Aviation equivalence
Control measures
Competent person
Disposal
References
Appendix A – Example of a dive system PED and CED register
Appendix B – PED disclosure and approval form
Appendix C – Main changes made in latest revision (Rev. 1) of this document
Revision
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Rev. 1 - June 2026Review & update of document following comment resolution
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Rev. 1 - May 2026Review & update of document following comment resolution
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Rev. 0.1 - March 2024Update of page 2, reference links and layout; no change to content
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Rev. - October 2006Initial publication