Safety checklist — Commercial diver
Underwater work, cofferdams and subaquatic inspections. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
Diver certified in commercial diving (CSA Z275.2 standard)Critical
ℹ️ Commercial diving = specific certification required — no recreational diving
- ✓
Dive plan established — depth, duration, tasks, decompression stops
- ✓
Diving equipment inspected — air supply, suit, communication
- ✓
Standby diver ready on site with full equipmentCritical
ℹ️ CSA Z275.2 — standby diver mandatory, ready to intervene at all times
- ✓
Hyperbaric chamber accessible if depth > 12 m
ℹ️ Mandatory if risk of decompression sickness
- ✓
Current and visibility assessed — conditions acceptable for dive
- ✓
Diver-to-surface communication tested and functional
- ✓
Continuous monitoring of diver from surface
- ✓
Dive time and depth monitored — decompression tables followed
- ✓
No lifting or blasting operations during dive
- ✓
River traffic prohibited within dive perimeter
After work
4 items- ✓
Decompression stops fully respected
- ✓
Diver monitored for min. 1 hour after surfacing
- ✓
Equipment rinsed, inspected and stored
- ✓
Dive report completed (depth, duration, work performed)
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Crane operations and load handling
18 checks
Scaffolding
Assembly, use and dismantling
16 checks
Heavy equipment
Operation of excavators, loaders and construction equipment
14 checks
Elevator installation
Installation and maintenance of elevators and freight elevators
12 checks
Tower crane
Operation of fixed and self-erecting tower cranes
15 checks
Surveying / Layout
Topographic surveys, staking and dimensional control
12 checks