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PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) (DIVING SAFETY) REGULATIONS 2007 - REG 31

31 .         Persons taking part in diving operations

        (1)         A diving contractor conducting a diving project must not allow a person to take part in a diving operation that is part of the project if the person is not competent to carry out safely any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

        Penalty: a fine of $5 500.

        (2)         A diving supervisor for a diving operation must not allow a person to take part in the operation if the person is not competent to carry out safely any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

        Penalty: a fine of $2 200.

        (3)         A diving contractor conducting a diving project must not allow a person to take part in a diving operation that is part of the project if the person does not have a current diving qualification under the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme to carry out any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

        Penalty: a fine of $5 500.

        (4)         A diving supervisor for a diving operation must not allow a person to take part in the operation if the person does not have a current diving qualification under the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme to carry out any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

        Penalty: a fine of $2 200.

        (5)         A diving contractor conducting a diving project must not allow a person to take part in a diving operation that is part of the project if the person does not have a medical certificate that complies with regulation 32.

        Penalty: a fine of $5 500.

        (6)         A diving supervisor for a diving operation must not allow a person to take part in the diving operation if the person does not have a medical certificate that complies with regulation 32.

        Penalty: a fine of $2 200.

        (7)         Subregulations (3), (4), (5) and (6) do not apply to a person who is taking part in a diving operation —

            (a)         in a manned submersible craft; or

            (b)         to provide emergency medical care to an injured person in a chamber.



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