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OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

Is it a Working Dive?

Question

What is an OSHA-subject Dive? What is an OSHA-exempt Dive?

Answer

Any dive that you are doing as part of your job must follow OSHA regulations. However, if the dive is conducted for the advancement of science it may fall under the Scientific Exemption. To find out if a dive qualifies for a scientific exemption, you must review the criteria set forth by OSHA and answer a set of basic questions. You can find this information and more in the Diving Program regulations page.

Topics

General

Diver

Operation

Diving Program

Audience

Diver, NOAA Corps Commissioned Officer, Scientist

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Reviewed: May 7, 2021. Contact us with page issues.

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