§ 1910.420 — Safe practices manual

(a)General. The employer shall develop and maintain a safe practices manual which shall be made available at the dive location to each dive team member.

(b)Contents. (1) The safe practices manual shall contain a copy of this standard and the employer's policies for implementing the requirements of this standard.

(2)For each diving mode engaged in, the safe practices manual shall include:

(i)Safety procedures and checklists for diving operations;

(ii)Assignments and responsibilities of the dive team members;

(iii)Equipment procedures and checklists; and

(iv)Emergency procedures for fire, equipment failure, adverse environmental conditions, and medical illness and injury.