IMCA publishes Code of Practice

Effective and safe operation of this equipment, and of its associated surface support equipment, is covered in the latest publication from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) – ‘Code of Practice for the use of High Pressure Jetting Equipment by Divers’.

The newly published code of practice (IMCA D 049) supersedes AODC 049 (initially published in 1988), which is now withdrawn. The revised code has been produced by IMCA through the Safety, Medical, Technical & Training (MSTT) Committee of its Diving Division Management Committee as part of a phased review of AODC guidance notes and subsequent re-issue as IMCA guidance.

Sections of the 24 page document are devoted to equipment, protection of personnel, operational procedures, avoidance of accidents as well as definitions and references. In addition to the two safety flashes, the appendices include Diving Medical Advisory Committee recommendations, advice to attending medics or doctors, and a list of useful contacts.

The document is available on the IMCA website for free downloading by members and non-members alike.