Diving in contaminated waters

Contents

• Introduction
• Routes of Entry of Contaminants into the Body
• Types of Contaminant, Associated Hazards
• Risk Assessment
• Practical Aspects – Lessons Learnt
• References
• Appendix 1 – Flowchart for Risk Assessment – Surface Diving
• Appendix 2 – Flowchart for Risk Assessment – Bell Diving
• Appendix 3 – Bullet Points for Risk Assessment
• Appendix 4 – Diving in Waters Contaminated by Drill Mud or Cuttings