Hazards of The Dive Task and Special Equipment
Hazards specific to special purpose underwater tools should be described in the article for the tool, but may be added here.
Hazard | Consequences | Cause | Avoidance and prevention |
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Carrying tools (in general) in midwater and at the surface. | Buoyancy problems due to weight of tools - Inability to achieve neutral buoyancy for ascent and positive buoyancy on surface.
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Carrying an excessive weight of tools. |
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Lifting bags | Uncontrolled ascent of diver. | Snagging on lift bag as it begins ascent, and being dragged up with it. | Precautions can be taken to reduce risk if diver snagging on bag or load. These include use of a rigid extension pipe to fill parachute style bags, allowing the diver to remain at a safe distance. |
Loss of breathing gas. | Using up breathing air to fill lift bag. |
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Runaway lift(bag):
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Read more about this topic: List Of Diving Hazards And Precautions
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