Duties: Act as the official representative of the University in matters concerning the diving program; shall ­act as a board of appeal to consider diver‑related problems; shall recommend the issue, the reissue, or the revocation of diving certificates; shall recommend changes in policy and amendments to the diving manual as the need arises; shall establish and/or approve training programs through which applicants for certification can satisfy the requirements of this manual; shall suspend diving operations or programs that it considers to be unsafe or unwise; shall recommend new equipment or techniques for campus use; shall establish and/or approve facilities for the inspection and maintenance of SCUBA gear and associated equipment; shall recommend air stations that meet air quality standards as described in Section 6.10 of the diving manual; shall review annually the diving safety officer's performance and program; and shall sit as a board of investigation to inquire into the nature and cause of diving accidents.

 

Secretary: Elected from members appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

Type: Standing sub‑committee of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Committee

 

Meetings: As needed

 

Membership:       

Diving Safety Officer

Director, Marine Facilities

Chair, Kinesiology and Recreation Administration

Qualified SCUBA divers

May include other members selected from the campus by procedures established at each campus

 

Nonvoting:            Director, Environmental Health and Safety