At Calypso Diving LLC, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance in the commercial diving industry. Below is a summary of the key regulations and standards that guide our operations:


1. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
•    Commercial Diving Operations (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T)
•    Defines the scope, application, and safety requirements for diving operations.
•    Specifies standards for equipment, including air supply and breathing gas.
•    Outlines protocols for different types of diving, such as surface-supplied air and mixed gas diving.
•    Establishes qualifications for divers and supervisors.
•    Requires detailed logs of operations and training records.
 

2. ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International)
•    Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations
•    Provides comprehensive safety guidelines, including risk assessments and emergency procedures.
•    Sets training and certification standards for divers and supervisors.
•    Details equipment maintenance and inspection requirements.
•    Offers operational procedures for various types of diving, including inland and offshore.
 

3. US Coast Guard
•    Commercial Diving Operations (46 CFR Part 197)
•    Establishes safety standards for diving from vessels.
•    Requires medical fitness, training, and certification of divers.
•    Provides guidelines for dive planning, execution, and emergency response.
•    Specifies requirements for diving systems and communication equipment.
 

4. IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association)
•    Diving Division Guidance Documents
•    Best practice guidelines for offshore diving operations.
•    Standards for medical examinations and fitness assessments.
•    Specifications for the design, maintenance, and use of diving equipment.
 

5. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
•    Standards for Diving Operations in Hazardous Environments
•    Procedures for identifying and mitigating environmental hazards.
•    Safety measures for diving in contaminated water or hazardous areas.
•    Requirements for specialized training for hazardous environment diving.
 

6. EM 385-1-1 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual)
•    General Requirements
•    Applies to all USACE diving operations and requires a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
•    Specifies training, certification, and experience requirements for personnel.
•    Dive Planning and Operations
•    Requires comprehensive dive plans with risk assessments and emergency procedures.
•    Detailed pre-dive checklists and logs of dive operations.
•    Equipment Standards
•    Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance of equipment.
•    Standards for breathing gas systems and decompression chambers.
•    Medical Requirements
•    Medical examinations and fitness documentation for divers.
•    On-site emergency medical support and evacuation procedures.
•    Safety and Health Provisions
•    Procedures for identifying and mitigating hazards.
•    Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE).
•    Reliable communication systems between divers and surface support.
•    Training and Certification
•    Approved training programs and certifications for divers and supervisors.
•    Ongoing training and education requirements.
•    Emergency Procedures
•    Detailed emergency action plans and regular drills.
•    Compliance and Enforcement
•    Regular inspections and audits by USACE.
•    Procedures for addressing non-compliance and reporting incidents.


Comprehensive List of Schooling, Professional Training, and Certifications

Schooling:
- ADCI and ADCE Compliant Professional Training
- Certification in various hazardous materials handling, safety, and diving operations, compliant with standards set by the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and the American Diving Contractors Engineering (ADCE).

Professional Training:
1. Hazardous Energy Control Program
   - Courses: Affected Person, HECP, Incidental Person

2. 40 Hour HAZWOPER
   - Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, State of California Regulation 5192 Title 8

3. HAZWOPER 8 Hour Certification Course

4. HAZWOPER Supervisor Training

5. HAZWOPER Training, First Aid & CPR for Marine Oil Spills

6. DAN O2 Providers
   - Diver First Aid for Professional Divers

7. Standard CPR/AED & First Aid (adult, child, infant)

8. Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Disease Control

9. Rigging Training
   - Compliance: API RP-20 & OSHA 1926.753

10. Qualified Rigging Program
    - Compliance: Subpart CC–Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR 1926.1401, 1926.1404, 1926.1425)

11. Welder Qualification Test Record
    - Compliance: AWS 0.1 Pre-qualified

12. Medically Fit To Dive
    - Comprehensive ADCI medical history review and physical examination ensuring diver fitness