Source: https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ps-ehs-08-snorkeling-scuba-diving/
Timestamp: 2019-11-17 14:33:44
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1910', '§ 1910', 'art 1910', '§ 1910', '§ 1910', '§ 1910']

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Policy: Policies: University Policies: Indiana University
PS-EHS-08
The following snorkeling and scuba diving activities are covered by this policy:
Participants may include employees; students; guests utilizing University facilities, equipment, and services; and contracted organizations of the University.
Indiana University is committed to 1) ensuring the safety of its students, employees, and visitors; and 2) complying with all applicable regulatory environmental, health, and safety requirements.
University faculty, staff and students perform diversified tasks in various confined water and open water settings to further education through scientific, recreational, instructional, and academic activities. Additionally, non-University organizations and individuals engage in similar activities as part of Indiana University programs and must comply with the guidelines established by the University Diving Safety Program (DSP).
Indiana University operations that involve snorkeling, scuba diving, or scuba-related equipment use or handling are subject to the minimum requirements set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), and additional nationally or internationally recognized scuba diving certification agencies. These regulations and standards, in addition to University guidelines, are compiled within the DSP, and impose significant educational and operational responsibilities on the University’s faculty, staff, students, and guests.
This policy and associated procedures set Indiana University’s expectations in the area of snorkeling and scuba diving safety and associated equipment use and handling, toward the goal of protecting individuals, ensuring effective operations, and satisfying federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards. Indiana University’s Principles of Ethical Conduct specifically mentions a culture of compliance with laws, regulations and policies; ethically conducting teaching and research; and promoting health and safety in the workplace.
General Reporting and Records Management
Diving Control Board has authority over snorkeling and scuba diving activities conducted as part of an Indiana University program. The board is responsible for:
Reviewing and approving all snorkeling and scuba diving activities that are covered by this policy;
Additional information about the DCB may be found at https://protect.iu.edu/environmental-health/diving/index.html.
Ensuring compliance in all University programs and activities concerning snorkeling or scuba diving, and associated equipment, in accordance with federal, state, local, and industry standards, as well as standards set forth by the University ADM;
Individual Snorkelers, Scuba Divers and Equipment Handlers are responsible for:
ADM – Academic Diving Manual.
IUEHS – Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety.
Failure to follow established procedures and training may subject employees to progressive disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, in accordance with University policies. IUEHS has the authority to immediately halt non-compliant activities.
Samuel Haskell, Diving Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety, Indiana University-Bloomington 812-856-5860 sihaskel@indiana.edu
Robert Kessler, Physical Activity Instruction Program Coordinator, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University-Bloomington
812-855-4232 rkessler@indiana.edu
Environmental Health and Safety,
IUB 812-855-6311 iuehs@indiana.edu
IUPUI 317-274-2005 ehs@iupui.edu
and Safety, Indiana University Regional Campuses 219-981-4230 regehs@iu.edu
Indiana University Academic Diving Manual
OSHA Scientific Diving Exemption, Appendix B to Subpart T of Part 1910
OSHA Alternate Conditions under § 1910.401(a)(3) for Recreational Diving Instructors and Diving Guides, Appendix C to Subpart T of Part 1910
OSHA Air Compressor Systems § 1910.430
OSHA Compressed Gas Cylinders § 1910.101
U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration – Cylinders
Professional Association of Diving Instructor (PADI)
OSHA Commercial Diving Operations § 1910
IU After Action Report
IU Assumption of Risk and Release from Liability – Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
IU Assumption of Risk and Release from Liability – Snorkeling and Scuba Diving for MINORS
IU Incident Report Form – Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
IU Medical Form – Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Activities
IU Project Activity Information Request Form – Snorkeling and Scuba Diving