Diving project plan (DPP)

No diving is permitted until there is an approved or accepted diving project plan (DPP) in place.

Diving safety management system (DSMS)

Before any diving can be undertaken, the diving contractor must have a diving safety management system (DSMS) in force that has been accepted by the regulator a

Diving start-up notices

Diving operations are covered in detail in Part 3 of the WHS PAGEO Regulations.

Submission of a diving start-up notice

Following acceptance of a diving safety management system, any diving works planned to be conducted must be submitted in writing to the regulator.   

Notification of intention to operate a rig or vessel

Before starting work with a rig or vessel in petroleum operations, PCBUs must notify of their intention to do so.