Guidance on health, fitness and medical issues in diving operations

Introduction 

Aims 

Application 

List of Abbreviations / Acronyms 

Glossary of Terms 

The Medical and Physical Fitness of Commercial Divers – Roles and Responsibilities of Key Persons 

The Medical Fitness of Commercial Divers – Current Situation 

The Medical Fitness of Commercial Divers – Recommendations to Diving Contractors for Assuring the Initial and Continuing Medical Fitness of Commercial Divers 

The Physical Fitness of Divers to Dive and Work Underwater – Current Situation 

The Physical Fitness of Divers to Dive and to Work Underwater 

Diver Nutrition and Hydration 

Dealing with Failure to Report Pre-Existing Medical Issues 

Medications and Other Substances that May Not be Used by Diving Personnel Without Specialist Medical Advice 

Installation/Vessel Medics and Diving 

Accessing Specialist Hyperbaric Medical Advice and Assistance 

References 

Appendix 1 – Pre-diving Medical Checklist 

Appendix 2 – Post-diving Medical Checklist 

Appendix 3 – Medical Questionnaire for Completion by the Candidate Diver and their GP to Confirm Medical History (No Examination is Required)

Appendix 4 – Medications/Substances that May Not Be Used by Diving Personnel without Specialist Medical Advice