Untethered Snorkler Requirements
30.G.07 An observer/assistant will accompany each untethered snorkeler either along the shore or in a boat and be within 50 ft (15.2 m) of the snorkeler at all times.
- Two untethered snorkelers in the same body of water may act as observer/ assistant for each other if they remain within 50 ft (15.2 m) of each other.
- Non-snorkeling observer/assistants must wear a PFD and be equipped with a throw bag and/or ring buoy with at least 70 ft (21.3) of line, and must be capable of performing a rescue on the specific snorkeler(s) in an emergency.
30.G.08 Areas of extreme water velocity and turbulence will be avoided especially those immediately upstream from debris jams or bedrock outcrops.
30.G.09 Snorkelers will be provided with appropriate thermal protection.
First Aid and Emergency Procedures
30.G.10 Employees will be determined medically fit by a licensed physician (DO or MD) prior to snorkeling. This certification must be signed by a physician familiar with sports medicine, and state that each snorkeler is physically and medically fit to perform snorkeling activities according to commonly accepted sports medicine guidelines. The Contractor must submit such certification to the GDA for acceptance.
30.G.11 All snorkeling team members must be certified in first aid and CPR. Certification must be in accordance with most recent Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines, and/or American Heart Association or ARC standards.
30.G.12 A first aid kit meeting the requirements of Section 3 will be available at each location where snorkeling is being performed. A means of securely transporting an unconscious person, such as a litter or stretcher, must be provided when snorkeling is conducted in areas inaccessible to vehicles or boats.
30.G.13 A means of communication capable of contacting emergency services must be available at locations where snorkeling is performed.
Equipment
30.G.14 Each snorkeler will be equipped with a Dive Equipment Manufacturer's Association (DEMA) rated professional grade mask, fins, snorkel and snorkeling vest.
Snorkeling Protocol
30.G.15 A snorkeling protocol will be developed and included in the project file. It will contain as a minimum, the following:
- An AHA for each specific snorkeling mission. Particular detail will be given to currents and other environmental considerations;
- Records for snorkeling activities will be maintained and will include as a minimum:
- (1) Snorkeler's annual physician certifications;
- (2) AHAs, and
- (3) A snorkeling plan that is based on the requirements of Section 30.A.15.a-e. Contractors must submit these to the GDA for acceptance by the DDC/SOH Dive Safety Officer a minimum of 10 days prior to start of work.
Environmental Protection
30.G.16 Snorkelers will wear apparel which provides appropriate protection from environmental conditions. The apparel must include fins or other appropriate foot protection.
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30-19. When may two untethered snorkelers in the same body of water act as observer/ assistant for each other?
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