Dive Safety

The Texas A&M-San Antonio Diving Standards for Underwater Operations dive safety manual sets forth the policies, procedures and standards that govern training and diving operations of all personnel participating in diving programs associated with A&M-SA. It applies to all divers operating under University’s auspices, including all students in training, visiting divers, individuals who wish to dive from University facilities, all divers who are using University equipment, and campus officials responsible for the management and administration of diving research, education and training. The dive safety manual was written to ensure all diving under the A&M-SA auspices are conducted in a manner to minimize the associated risk, and with the spirit to promote collaboration and the advancement of safe diving practices.

All divers are encouraged to exceed the requirements set in the dive safety manual and always pursue to learn and improve the knowledge and skills required to conduct safe and fruitful underwater activities.

Forms: 

Appendix 1 - Diving Program Application Form

Appendix 2 - Release of Liability Agreement

Appendix 3 - Medical Exam Overview

Appendix 4 - Diving Medical History Form

Appendix 5 - AAUS Medical Evaluation

Appendix 6 - Dive Plan

Appendix 7 - Dive Log for Divers

Appendix 8 - Reciprocity Form

Appendix 9 - Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire

Appendix 10 - NOAA Operational Risk Management (GAR Model)

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