AS ISO 24803:2021 pdf free download – Recreational diving services – Requirements for recreational diving providers.
This document specifies requirements for service providers in the field of recreational scuba diving
and snorkelhng excursions.
It specifies the following areas of service provision:
(a) Introductory diving activities;
(b) snorkelling excursions;
(c) provision of training and education;
(d) organized and guided diving for qualified divers;
(e) rentaloldiving and snorkeling equipment.
Service providers can offer one or more of these services. This document specifies the nature and quality of the services to the client.
This document does not apply to freediving (also called apnea diving’).
2 Normative references
The fullowing ducuiiients are referred to iii the tex in such a way that urue or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
I So 11121, Recreational diving services — Requirements for introductory programmes to scuba diving ISO 13289, RecreatIonal diving services — Requirements for the conduct of snorkelling excursions
ISO 24801-1, Recreational diving cervices — Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers — Part 1: Level 1 — Supervised diver
ISO 24801-2, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers — Part 2: Level 2— Autonomous diver
ISO 24801-3, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers — Part 3: Level 3— Dive leader
ISO 24802-1:2014, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of scuba instructors — Part l:Levell
3 Terms and delinitlons
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(g) restricted zones;
(h) suitability of the site for planned activities Including hazardous fauna and Flora;
(I) emergency action plan.
The service provider shall have the right to prevent any client from taking part in the activity if.
following a risk assessment, this is deemed to be in the best interest of the client and/or of other clients.
4.4 Surface support procedures and related safety provisions
4.4.1 Roll call
The service provider shall ensure that each person (client and staff) Is counted on entering the water and accounted for on exit.
4.4.2 Activity time
For each group entering open water, a maximum time For the activity shall be agreed upon. Provisions shall be made to trigger search and rescue operations should this time be exceeded.
4.5 Vessel operations
4.5.1 Crewlng considerations
The service provider shall ensure that any vessels used in service provision have sufficient qualified and experienced crew to operate the vessel in a safe and appropriate manner for the envisaged activities.
The service provider shall ensure that competent personnel perform the following where required;
(a) selection, location and evaluation of sites;
(b) provide safe entry and exit of participants Into and out of the water;
(c) monitor the safety and security of the activity area;
(d) recover participants in routine situations;
(e recover participants in emergency situations Including situations where a diver might be incapacitated;
(1) recall participants;
(g) search for lost participants;
(h) contact emergency rescue services.
4.5.2 Safety/vessel briefing
The service provider shall ensure that clients will he briefed for the particular vessel, activity and environment on the following;
(a) emergency equipment and protocols;
(b) general conduct on the vessel;
(c) storage of equipment on the vessel;
(d) the chain of command and responsibility.
