Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

INTERN
INDUCTION PACK
2018

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 1

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

WELCOME TO BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE AND THE

AUSTRALIAN DIVEMASTER ACADEMY

We believe your time with us should be fun and fulfilling but above all safe.

Safety of our customers, staff and the general public is our number one priority.

The following manual will help you better understand the operational and safety
procedures of this training facility.

Please feel free to ask any questions in regards to operation and safety to anyone
of our senior staff. If it is still unclear or you are not satisfied with the response,
you are required to alert management at the earliest possible time.

If at any time while working/volunteering you feel you are at risk of an incident or
accident you should remove yourself from the situation and report the occurrence
to management immediately.

Once again welcome to our team,

Georgie Loo
Internship Director

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 2

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

VOLUNTARY DIVEMASTER INTERNSHIP

The purpose of the voluntary intern induction is to make sure you are aware of
what to expect from this company as well as what we will expect from you.

Whilst working here you will be a valuable member of our team for the set
internship period. During this time, you will benefit by participating in our diving,
snorkelling and whale watching (seasonal) activities where you will learn valuable
career skills, explore the Julian Rocks Marine Reserve, encounter interesting
people and accumulate many enjoyable memories.

The Byron Bay Dive Centre believes that there may always be a better way of
achieving our goals and we are therefore always open to your suggestions.

As this is a voluntary arrangement it is vitally important that you enjoy your time
with this company. The level of effort you put in should be equivalent to the level
of enjoyment you are achieving.

I would like to thank you for considering becoming part of our team.

Company Philosophy

The Byron Bay Dive Centre and Whale Watching Byron Bay is a business that
strives to ensure the safety of its clients, staff and the general public and that this
is paramount to all other interests. We believe that this can be achieved whilst at
the same time providing a quality tour experience that is an enjoyable and
rewarding experience for all concerned.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 3

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Staff Introduction

All the Byron Bay Dive Centre’s staff appreciates the time and effort you offer this
company. During your time here, you will encounter the following key staff
members.

Managing Director: Perry Bartholomew

Operations Manager: Lizzy Crandell

Internship Director: Georgie Loo

Coxswains: Perry Bartholomew, Robert Dalton, Peter Rullin, Dennis Eames,

Andrew Nichols & Dylan Wilson

Instructors: Georgie Loo, Dylan Wilson, Matt Dillon, Zoe White and Kaine
Guyler.

The Byron Bay Dive Centre’s key staff are always appreciative of your efforts.
You will find them approachable and eager to pass on their expertise to all
members of the voluntary/trainee staff.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate as an intern you must fit the following criteria:

► Be an Australian or New Zealand resident or be in the possession of a

visa that allows you to work in Australia

► Be familiar with and read the Byron Bay Dive Centre's Code of Conduct
and have signed the statement of understanding attached to this manual

► Have insurance that covers you for diving related accidents, although
travel insurance is also highly recommended.

(DAN Divers Alert Network, provides coverage plans starting at $70.00, for
evacuation and medical coverage. Refer to their website for more information
https://members.danap.org/#/signup?referralCode=S00091)

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 4

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Duties

Your duties as one of our team members will depend on your diving qualifications
and experience in the recreational diving industry.

In the interests of safety and efficiency it is important that before carrying out any
duties you have received the proper instructions previous to preforming such
duties. This will be accomplished at one of our regular staff meetings and
throughout your time here at a time that is appropriate. If at any time you are
unsure of how to perform a particular task our key staff members are always
available for on the job instruction.

Only persons trained and qualified as a diving leader (i.e. Divemasters and
Instructors) are permitted to work in such a position.

The main duties of voluntary/trainee staff members include a combination of the

following;

►Preparation of dive vehicles, vessels and equipment prior to diving

activities

►Assisting clients with the selection and assembly of diving equipment

►Assistance with the transportation of clients to and from the sites of

diving activities

►Assistance with the handling of diving vessels

►Guiding tours including diving, snorkelling and whale watching

(seasonal)

►Cleaning dive vehicles, vessels and equipment after diving activities

have taken place

►General cleaning and maintenance of diving facilities

There are other duties that need to be performed and these will be brought to
your attention as required.

Thank you again for choosing to become one of the Byron Bay Dive Centres dive
team.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 5

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Byron Bay Dive Centre Environmental Philosophy

We try and be as environmentally conscious as possible, so we strongly

discourage the use of single-use plastics wherever possible throughout our
operations and upstairs accommodation (ie plastic bags, water bottles, coffee
cups, etc). As well as this policy we partner with Positive Change For Marine
Life to organise beach and community cleans; we try and organise these 1-2
times per month. Participation in these events will be required as part of your
crew jobs lists on days where we have no boat or quiet days or have pre-
organised these events.

Byron Bay Dive Centre Uniform Policy

All crew are required to wear the correct BBDC uniform and take pride in their
personal appearance. They should be neat and well groomed. At all times crew
must be professionally dressed, wearing BBDC uniform as well as either neat
board shorts or beach shorts. Footwear must be worn in and around the dive
centre at all times.

► Correct BBDC branded uniform must be visible as the top layer of clothing at
all times when customers are present, ie T-Shirt or Hoodie. Uniform must be
clean, tidy and regularly laundered. We provide BBDC caps and t-shirts to you,
however you will need to bring your own beach or board shorts.
► We prefer all crew to be clean shaven, however if you do choose to have facial
hair it must be fully grown, neat, tidy and well groomed.
► Hair must be neat and clean in appearance. Hair past neck length must be
tied back and off the face.
► Your wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins must be in line with the brands we sell in
store. Any other equipment can be any brand.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 6

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT

Definitions

The Work Place – Any area where company business and operations occur.

Company Related Functions – Any social gathering at either a business premises

or in a public space that includes clients of the Byron Bay Dive Centre, has been
booked using Byron Bay Dive Centre name or under the pretence of Byron Dive.

Grievance – Any dissatisfaction with company management, company policy,

clients, fellow employees and members of the general public.

Prohibited Drugs – Any drug under federal law it is an offence to be in possession

of or to be under the influence of.

Responsible consumption of alcohol – The limiting of alcohol consumption with a

view to minimize an individual’s risk to injury or socially unacceptable behaviour
that may cause the company disrepute.

Code of Conduct

All employees of the Byron Bay Dive Centre are to observe the highest standards
of professionalism, ethics, integrity and behaviour during the course of their
employment with this company. The standards expected of employees are:

► Compliance with all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

►Compliance with all reasonable and legal instructions of managers
►To be honest and fair in all dealings with clients, co-workers and company
management
►To maintain punctually
►To observe health and safety rules
►To respect all company equipment, property, stock, records, and funds
►To dress in an appropriate manner and to ensure that appearance is
presentable, clean, neat and tidy
► No fighting with clients, co-workers, or members of the community in the
workplace or at company related functions
► No swearing at workplace

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 7

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

► No acts of or incitement to sexual or any form of harassment of clients,

coworkers or member of the community in the workplace or at company related
functions
► No alcohol consumption in the workplace during working hours
► No prohibited drugs in the workplace or at company related functions ►
Employees are to engage and encourage responsible drinking habitats when
alcohol is consumed at company related functions
► No inappropriate airing of grievances of company management and policy, a
fellow workers behaviour or the behaviour of a client at the workplace or company
related functions
► No financial transactions without the approval of the manager
► No information concerning company policy or incidents involving this company
is to be volunteered to any person, organisation or media representative without
the authorisation of the manager

Breaches of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with in accordance with the
Disciplinary Policy.

Disciplinary Policy

This policy is designed to ensure that when disciplinary issues arise employees
are treated fairly.

To ensure orderly operations and provide the best work environment, it is

expected that employees follow the Code of Conduct to protect the safety and
interests of clients, employees and the company. Work rules provide a positive,
healthy environment and are necessary for client and employee safety, good
management, efficiency and fairness.

Infractions of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action. The level of
disciplinary action will depend on the level and nature of the violation and other
relating facts and circumstances. This can include oral or written warnings,
suspension or termination of employment.

If an oral warning has been issued, the employee will be given the opportunity to
correct the behaviour. If more than two oral warning have been issued for the
same breach of the Code of Conduct, than a written warning will be issued. If
after a written warning has been issued an employee does not satisfactorily
correct the behaviour management reverses the right to either terminate that
person’s employment or suspend the employment of that person for a period that
management feels adequate.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 8

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Evidence of criminal behaviour will be referred to NSW Police Service.

The following are examples of serious misconduct that can possibly result in
immediate termination of employment:

►Falsification of documents or the use of misleading information to obtain

employment
►Serious or repeated insubordination and disobedience of authority
►Theft of company funds, equipment, documents, or records
►The use of telecommunications and other forms of media that incur cost to the
company without permission
►Removing company property, funds, documents, and records without
permission

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 9

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIVING AND

SNORKELLING

►Control your buoyancy at all times. If you are neutrally buoyant you will avoid
damage to the sea floor and its inhabitants.

►Control your descent by using the mooring line.

►When you approach the bottom don’t flap your hands and fins around. If you
have to rest on the bottom, make sure you knees and fins don’t cause any
damage

►Do not enter the Cod Hole or other caverns. Touching their interior can damage
the life living there. Your bubbles will affect the plants and animals living on the
ceiling.

►Don’t chase or harass the animals, they might not enjoy it as much as you.

►Do not touch fish or other sea life as this may remove their protective mucus
making them more vulnerable.

►Do not remove anything from the bottom, shells (neither dead nor alive), algae
covered objects or archaeological finds.

►Carry on your training and extend your knowledge of the marine environment,
you will discover that every location deserves a dive and that every environment
has amazing discoveries to unveil.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIVING WITH GREY NURSE

SHARKS

►No night diving on known aggregation sites.

►Do not block entrances to caves or gutters.

►Do not interrupt the swimming pattern of the sharks.

►No feeding or touching, chasing or harassing the sharks.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 10

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

►Do not interfere with the sharks using mechanical apparatus ie. scooters,
horns.

►No use of Shark Pod / Shark Shield Devices in known aggregation sites.

►Do not dive in groups totalling more than 6 divers.

►Do not approach sharks closer than 5 meters

►Do not use strobes or flashes. Be aware that a strobe light from cameras can
alter a shark’s behaviour.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIVING AND SNORKELLING WITH

TURTLES

►Do not touch or attempt to ride turtles

►Do not approach closer than 1 metre

►Report any injured turtles to dive staff

►Do not attempt to feed turtles

►Be aware that touch light can daze if shone directly into a turtles eyes

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 11

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

HOW TO DIVE GUIDE

Setting Up

Dive Guides Must Know

 Gear up procedure
 Customer communication at shop – meeting and Q’s about dive brief
 Launch procedure

Dive Site Procedures

☼ One Dive Guide in the water before the customers – Be Alert! Other guides
help gear up customers

☼ Always use the rope on descent

☼ Gather divers at the bottom and visually check all their air pressures
Leave the rope swimming on back, getting divers to follow in buddy
pairs Get an OK signal from all divers at the start of the dive
Be aware – The first 5 mins is the most stressful time

☼ Always look for signs of stress

☼ REMEMBER, Go Slowly, kick with one fin!

☼ Make visual contact with divers every 10 seconds

☼ Ask if air is OK every 10 minutes

☼ Once low on air is given by the first diver visually check all air gauges
Inexperienced divers who are starting to run low on air must be kept
close to the dive guide
If diving the Cod Hole visually check everybody’s air when approx. 20m
from the cave. If any diver has less than 120 bar do not go to the cave –
Turn Back

NOTE: some inexperienced divers have been known to breathe 50bar just
going through the cave.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 12

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

YOU must know all alternative safety stop procedures e.g. swimming safety
stop, free ascent etc. This must be explained to customers in the dive brief

Getting Lost

If you do get lost - Do not stress out. Continue to swim slowly; in the direction you
think the rock is (use compass. current etc)

As there is so much life at Julian’s that divers will still have a good dive whether
you follow the dive plan or not!

There are always plenty of excuses for not following the dive plan

►Visibility reducing

►Current too strong

►More marine life in this area

SO… Try not to apologize (but never outright lie!) Just point out all the good things
you saw.

Apologies = Refunds

Lost Diver Procedures

☼ Be aware so that this does not happen

If your divers do become separated from the group look in all directions (incl. up),
then swim back in the direction you believe they are for 1 min only.
If not found ascend to the surface at 9m / min with all divers, then signal pickup
to skipper.
Skipper will give directions whether dive should continue.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 13

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Leaving Divers Underwater

Example: One diver has buoyancy problems on the surface.

☼ If leaving divers u/w, get their attention, tell them to stay together and stay
down, even hold onto the rocks if required
☼ Be aware divers will probably not remain in the same place; you must keep an
eye on them, or their bubbles whilst on the surface.

Panicked Diver Underwater

Prevention

Look for signs of stress and keep stressed divers close, don’t be afraid to hold
hands if required

If a Diver Panics Underwater

► Stop the rest of the group

► Give assistance if possible
► Offer your alternate air source if required
 DO NOT stop diver from heading to the surface
 DO NOT put yourself at risk
► Ascend after your diver at a normal rate
► Give positive buoyancy on the surface
► Look back at the other divers, make sure they’re OK
► Assist panic diver on the surface
► Signal pickup or distress to skipper
► Skipper will give directions if dive should continue

NOTE: As a dive guide you are just a certified dive leading other divers on
tours, you are not to put yourself at risk Dive Leaders e.g. DM‟s. Must refer to
their training

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 14

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

No Fish

If you do a dive that you consider well below average do not say this to or in front
of the customers.
Either say nothing at all or better still talk up the dive e.g.

“Did you see that Wobby, wow!”

Your excitement will rub off on the customers

Diver recall system: 3 x revving of engines (engines switched off between

each rev) = ALL divers to the surface

Max Dive Time: 45min all divers on the surface 48min absolute max.

 Dive Guides on the surface must look towards skipper until OK sign is received
 Safety equipment must be taken on every dive e.g. snorkel, slate, whistle,
safety sausage, and dive knife.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 15

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

GEARING DIVERS UP ON VESSEL & ENTERING THE

WATER

• All crew should assist in gearing up customers

• Start from both ends/sides of vessel

• Customer turns on air, dons fins, mask and weight belt

• Place BCD on pontoon behind diver

• Check shoulder straps are loosened and waist/chest bands/hoses are

clear

• Assist diver placing arms through harm holes and pull shoulder straps tight

Move to the next customer and repeat Do not finish gearing up

previous diver leave for skipper to finish unless instructed to do
otherwise

Once all customers have scuba unit on shoulders dive guides/staff then
gear up quickly and enter the water

EXITING THE WATER & GEARING DOWN CUSTOMERS

• Dive guides/staff exit water first to assist skipper

• Instruct customers to float beside the vessel or if there is current or the
vessel is drifting to hold onto the mermaid line Do not instruct customers
to hold onto the side of the vessel
• One diver at a time call over to the side of the vessel
• Instruct the diver to face away from the vessel and not to hold onto the
vessel
• Secure the diver by holding onto their tank valve
• Ask diver to undo weight belt using two hands and to pass the loose end
of the belt to your hand held clearly in front of their face
• While diver is undoing weight belt loosen one BCD shoulder strap and
disconnect that strap
• Retrieve weight belt without, if possible, releasing diver
• Weight belt is to buckled before being placed under the tank rack
• Ask diver to remove BCD
• Retrieve BCD ask diver to move clear and not assist

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 16

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

• When lifting BCD hold valve/1st stage firmly

• Place BCD in rack filling from the front (if less then 13 divers make sure
left side of tank rack is loaded fully)
• Ask diver to remain in the water or hold onto the mermaid line until all scuba
units are loaded
• When scuba units are loaded ask diver to hold ladder, remove fins and
hand them to crew
• Ask diver to carefully climb the ladder and enter the vessel informing them
of the danger of slipping and to be careful
• Ask divers to move to the front of the vessel
• Once all divers are on board secure ladders and lower dive flag (retrieve
mermaid line if deployed).

RADIO PROCEDURES

Calling Procedure

Ensure radio is turned on, volume is adjusted and the correct station is selected.

Depress transmit button on side of hand piece and repeat identification of station being
called 3 times (eg. ‘Dive Centre, Dive Centre, Dive Centre’).

Repeat identification of station calling 3 times (eg. ‘Cape Runner, Cape Runner, Cape
Runner’).

Release transmit button and await reply.

Once acknowledged transmit message finishing each transmission with the word ‘over’.

Once all transmissions are complete close transmission by identifying your station and
intention to cease transmission (eg. ‘Cape Runner Out’).

Note: When using the radio speak slowly and clearly

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 17

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Emergency Calling Procedure

Ensure radio is turned on, volume is adjusted and the correct station is selected.

Depress transmit button on side of hand piece and repeat identification of station being
called 3 times, repeat identification of station calling 3 times and state emergency
situation (eg. ‘Dive Centre, Dive Centre, Dive Centre, Cape Runner, Cape Runner,
Cape Runner, This is an Emergency and I require urgent assistance’).

Release transmit button and await reply.

Once acknowledged, clearly transmit your emergency situation and requirements

finishing transmission with the word ‘over’.

Stations

Dive Centre 77
Cape Runner 77
Reef Runner 77
Bay Runner 77

Coastal Patrol (Emergency) 16

Sun Base (Sundive) 72

White Duck 72
Plucka Duck 72

CYLINDER FILLING
To fill cylinders and use the compressor; staff/crew must hold SISOSCB307A -
Inspect and fill Cylinders certification.

You will be trained and certified to do this during the internship.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 18

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General

GENERAL HAZARD DESCRIPTION AVOIDANCE

MEASURE
Back Injury Injuring back when lifting -Always bend your
or carrying heavy knees when lifting.
objects. Stand close to object
when lifting. -Avoid
twisting or turning
when carrying heavy
objects.
-Only lift object with in
your strength.
Foot injury Injury to feet in -Foot wear must be
Maintenance Shed. worn be worn at all time
when entering
Dropping Maintenance Shed. -Do
not enter
Maintenance Shed
when dangerous
activities are taking
place ie welding,
grinding, the use of oxy-
acetylene ect. - Never
leave weight belts
unattended on the side
of the dive vessels.
Fire when refuelling Fire starting when fuel -Always refuel in a
containers are being well ventilated area.
refiled. Never refuel in the
presents of electrical
equipment, sparks or
naked flames.
-Wear eye protection at
all times when
refuelling.
-Use only red jerry cans
and vessel fuel tanks to
refuel.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 19

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction
Filling Cylinders
GENERAL HAZARD DECRIPTION
Eye injury Damage to eyes caused
by a high pressure air
explosion.
Ear injury Damage to ears caused
by a high pressure air
explosion.
Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy
AVOIDENCE
MEASURES
-The use of the
compressor and cylinder
filling is restricted to
authorized personnel.
Wear eye protection at
all times when using
compressor.
-Check o-ring before
filling all cylinders.
-Never use equipment
that is damaged or
warn.
-Report any damaged or
warn equipment to
management.
-Never stand near while
others are filling
cylinders.
- If an explosion occurs,
leave the area
immediately assesses
the situation or waits for
a senior staff member.
Roller door should be
pulled down.
-The use of the
compressor and cylinder
filling is restricted to
authorized personnel.
Wear ear protection at
all times when using
compressor.
-Never use equipment
that is damaged or
warn.
-Report any damaged
or warn equipment to
management. -Check
o-ring before filling all
cylinders.
-Never stand near while
others are filling
cylinders.
20
Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Struck by flying Struck by a flying object
object propelled by high
pressure air explosion.
Total Cylinder Cylinder wall or valve
Explosion rupture
- If an explosion occurs,
leave the area
immediately assesses
the situation or waits for
a senior staff member.
Roller door should be
pulled down.
-The use of the
compressor and cylinder
filling is restricted to
otheries personnel.
Never use equipment
that is damaged or
warn.
-Report any damaged or
warn equipment to
management.
-Never stand near while
others are filling
cylinders.
- If an explosion occurs,
leave the area
immediately assesses
the situation or waits for
a senior staff member.
Roller door should be
pulled down.
-Never fill out of test
cylinders.
-Never leave cylinders
filing unattended. -
Never stand near while
others are filling
cylinders.
-Cylinder must be filled
in accordance with
Australian Standard
3848-2, no ore than 207
bar.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 21

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Vessel and Vehicle related Hazards

GENERAL HAZARD DECRIPTION AVOIDENCE

Vehicle or Trailer
collision
Crushed by Vessel
Propeller Injury
MEASURES
Vehicle or trailer striking -Always stay in visual
staff when reversing. view of driver. - Never
stand directly behind
trailer or vehicle when
reversing.
Vessel being washed on -Never stand on the land
top of staff by wave ward side of the vessel
turning vessel into the when it is side on to on
waves. coming waves.
Propeller injury to staff -Always obey skippers
before boarding or signal (thumbs
exiting vessel at Pass. up)(CREW ON)
immediately when given.
- Never exit the vessel
when motors a running. -
Keep watch for these and
other signals at all times.

Falling from Vessel
Hand Injury mooring
Vessel
Falling from the vessel
in either the surf zone or
while making way.
Hand or fingers getting
caught in bow line and
subsequently being
strangled.
-Maintain a firm hold to
vessel at all time when
is under way.
-Remain seated at all
times when under way.
Three points of contact
are required.
-Never hang any part of
your body over the side
of the vessel.
- Do not exit the vessel
for any reason when the
vessel is underway.
-Never allow rope to loop
around any part of the
body.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 22

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Falling when entering Falling when climbing - Always remove

Vessel ladder or entering vessel dive equipment and fins
after a dive or snorkel. before climbing ladder.
Always maintain a firm
grip when entering vessel.
- Never step or stand
on vessel pontoons
(inflatable sides).

Struck by Tow Rope Struck by broken or -Ensure you always place

incorrectly attached toe
rope under high tension
when hauling vessel up
beach.
the tow hook through the
tow shackle down wards
and securely.
-Never use a rope, hook
or shackle that is
damaged or worn.
-Stand well clear at all
times when vessel is
being towed up the beach.
-Never approach the rope
until all the tension is off.

Feet run over by Feet and or legs run over -Always keep a look out
trailer by trailer when holding for trailer wheels when
bog mats in place. holding bog mats.

Struck by Winch Struck by winch handle -Always ensure safety

Handle when winching vessel on ratchet is in the locked
to trailer. position before starting to
winch.
-Always maintain a firm
grip on winch handle.
Only winch at a speed
you are comfortable with.
-Never use a winch
handle that is damaged or
warn.
-Stand clear at all times if
you are not the wincher.
- If any breakage occurs
immediately move clear of
winch.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 23

Byron Bay Dive Centre Crew Induction

Struck by winch Struck by a winch rope -Never use a damaged

rope. breaking under high or warn winch rope. -
tension Never place head near
winch unit.
-Stand clear at all times
if you are not the
wincher.
Feet crushed by Feet or toes crushed by -Never leave any weight
equipment. equipment (Weight belts or scuba units on
Belt/Scuba Unit) of the side of vessel when un
vessel when loading and loading.
unloading at training
facility.
Falling off vessel at Falling onto concrete -Always use ladder
Training Facility. when moving around when entering and
vessel at training facility. exiting vessel. -One
hand must maintain
point of contact
with vessel at all times.
Never traverse tank rack.
- Never step or stand on
vessel pontoons
(inflatable sides).

Foot or leg injury at Injury to feet or legs -Always maintain at

sea. when moving around least one hand hold onto
vessel at sea. a rigid part of the vessel
when moving around. -
Never climb over the
tank rack.

Byron Bay Dive Centre and The Australian Divemaster Academy 24