Diving work regulations under review

Model WHS regulations for diving work are being reviewed by Safe Work Australia. The goal is to ensure they improve safety without placing an unnecessary compliance burden on diving operators.

The agency has produced a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) with input from divers, training providers, industry associations, unions and WHS regulators. The document summarises the main problems reported by duty holders in relation to diving regulations and presents three options to address them. It also assesses and compares the impact of the options using available data.

Written submissions addressing the problems, options and impacts in the Consultation RIS are invited to ensure the problems and impacts are accurate and the options are feasible.

The public consultation period is now open. Written submissions will be accepted until 5.30 pm AEST on Friday, 30 September 2016.

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