Quote: | Originally Posted by Tank Girl O2 kits - interesting, but it does make some sort of sense that if one O2 is in use and you still have divers in the water, as part of another project, then you would need an additional unit. Whether you would need one per team in the event of several projects is debateable, however. I would hope that just having redundancy is all that is required. One to run past HSE in London, not just the local inspector, as they do not always sing from the same song sheet. I'll ask and get back to you, however it may not be quick!
TG | I've been told (second hand from a London HSE meeting) that you only need one O2 kit, even with multiple teams. BUT, there must be a system in place to immediately recall all other diving groups. The reason is that the kit and personnel with first aid training are no longer available to provide cover for the other groups.
I think that with more than two teams in the water at once, additional O2 and first aiders would probably be sensible given the requirements.
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