Diving & Snorkelling Safety

Diving is considered a high hazard activity and because of this, work activities are protected by the following specific HSE legislation.

• HSE Safety Policy Directorate - Diving at Work.

In addition, to ensure the health and safety of staff and students, the University has created specific procedures that must be followed when undertaking diving activities.

• University Diving Projects Policy

The University Scientific Diving Officer is Thomas Evans, Head of Building Maintenance. All matters relating to scientific diving must be directed to the University Scientific Diving Officer in the first instance.

Student social diving is managed and controlled by the Students' Union's Sub-Aqua Club. Please contact the Sub-Aqua club for more information.

Snorkelling

Although snorkelling is not covered by the same legislation as diving the hazards involved are potentially just as great and thus strict risk control measures are in place to control the risks involved with snorkelling. You must consult the University Scientific Diving Officer about all snorkelling activities and follow the CNS Guidance on Snorkelling.

The decision of the University Scientific Diving Officer on all matters pertaining to diving and snorkelling is final.