Introduction to EPRs in Commercial Diving
Commercial diving involves working underwater for various tasks, such as construction and maintenance. Because this work can be risky, it’s important to have clear emergency procedures in place. This module will help you understand:
- What Commercial Diving Is:
- Learn about the different jobs divers do and the challenges they face underwater.
- Emergency Equipment:
- Discover the tools and equipment used to help divers in emergencies, like hyperbaric chambers for treating decompression sickness (DCS).
- Identifying Risks:
- Understand how to spot potential dangers when diving, including environmental factors and equipment issues.
- Training:
- Explore the training required for divers to handle emergencies effectively and the importance of ongoing practice.
- Emergency Protocols:
- Learn about the steps to take in an emergency, including how divers communicate with surface teams and the role of dive supervisors.
By the end of this module, you will know how to improve safety and respond effectively to emergencies while diving.
Course Features
- Lectures 17
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 35
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
