Dive team qualifications

Under 1926.1076 the dive team qualification requirements are the same as those in the general industry diving rule and you must follow 1910.410 for the specific qualifications and duties. Employers performing construction diving should consult 29 CFR 1926.1076 which states the construction requirements are identical to 1910.410.

Yes—Under 1926.1076 diving work that is part of construction is covered and the dive team must meet the same qualifications in 1910.410. The rule at 29 CFR 1926.1076 explicitly states the construction requirements are identical to 1910.410, so construction employers must follow the qualifications and procedures found there.

Yes—Under 1926.1076 an employer may accept commercial or school-issued dive certificates only if those credentials meet the qualifications described in 1910.410. Employers are responsible for verifying that any certificate or training covers the specific competencies and duties required by 1910.410 and for keeping documentation of that verification.

Under 1926.1076 you must follow the role definitions and duties laid out in 1910.410, which describes the responsibilities for dive supervisors, divers, tenders, and other required personnel. Consult 1910.410 for the complete list and detailed duties.

Yes—Under 1926.1076 you must comply with the medical fitness and examination requirements in 1910.410. That means employers must ensure divers are medically evaluated and cleared as specified in 1910.410 before they perform dives.

Yes—Under 1926.1076 employers must maintain the training, qualification, and certification records required by 1910.410 and make them available for inspection as required by OSHA. Keep evidence that each team member meets the qualification criteria listed in 1910.410.

Under 1926.1076 the qualification requirements follow 1910.410, which distinguishes duties and competencies by diving mode where appropriate. Employers should review 1910.410 to determine any additional or different qualifications that apply to SCUBA versus surface-supplied diving.

Under 1926.1076 an employer must either ensure in-house personnel meet the qualifications in 1910.410 or hire an outside dive contractor whose team meets those qualifications. The employer remains responsible for ensuring the working dive team complies with 1910.410 and for documenting that verification.

Under 1926.1076 OSHA enforces the dive team qualification requirements for construction operations and will cite employers for noncompliance with the duties and qualifications set forth in 1910.410. Enforcement falls under the construction safety standards in 29 CFR Part 1926 while the specific qualifications are those in 1910.410.

Under 1926.1076 dive supervisors must meet the training and refresher requirements specified in 1910.410. Review 1910.410 for the exact training elements and the intervals or triggers (such as changes in equipment, procedures, or demonstrated performance issues) that require refresher training.

Under 1926.1076 the dive team should carry or have readily available the records and documents that show compliance with the qualification requirements in 1910.410, such as training certificates, medical clearances, and evidence that required personnel were present and assigned. Employers should keep these documents accessible for inspection and to verify that each team member meets 1910.410 requirements.

Under 1926.1076 any diving activity that is part of construction work falls under the same qualification requirements as 1910.410; brief or incidental dives are not exempt simply because they are short. Employers must ensure personnel involved in any dive meet the applicable qualifications in 1910.410.

Under 1926.1076 the construction rule explicitly states the diving qualifications are identical to those at 1910.410; you can read that statement directly at 29 CFR 1926.1076 and then follow the references to 1910.410 for the detailed requirements.