Diver certification
Commercial divers must be trained and certified by a person or agency acceptable to WorkSafeBC.
Where to get certified
The current standard for diver training is CSA Standard Z275.4-97, Competency Standard for Diving Operations. A course that meets this standard is deemed acceptable to WorkSafeBC.
Training courses meeting WorkSafeBC requirements are those accredited by the Diving Certification Board of Canada. See OHS Guideline G24.12 for more information.
All divers, diving supervisors, and divers' tenders must also be trained in CPR, oxygen (O2) therapy, and diving accident management.
A commercial diving certificate with an expiry date must be renewed to remain compliant with Part 24 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Certified divers from out of province
WorkSafeBC may recognize commercial diver certification from other jurisdictions. These out-of-jurisdiction certificates are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For questions about whether a diver has been certified to a standard acceptable to WorkSafeBC, please email certification@worksafebc.com.
Medical certification
In addition to being trained, commercial divers must also have current medical certification issued by a physician knowledgeable and competent in diving medicine.
Resources
Occupational Diver's Medical Fitness Examination and Certificate (Form 57D2)
This confidential form is completed by physicians who need to determine a diver’s fitness to be certified.
The form has two parts:
- The examination portion, to be retained for...
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Diver's Log Book
Provincial regulations require that dive logs be kept by all occupational divers as well as divers undergoing occupational dive training. This hardcover, personal commercial diver's log book is designed...