Chapter 5 U.s. Navy Dive Man Rev. 6

Front 1

What the are five objectives in the diving record keeping and reporting system?

Back 1

1.Establish a comprehensive operational record for each diving command.
2.Gather data for safety and trend analysis.
3.Provide data for a personal record.
4.Report information about diving mishaps and casualties.
5.Report information about equipment deficiencies.

Front 2

WHAT RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTS DO WE USE?

Back 2

1.Command Smooth Diving Log
2.Dive/Jump Reporting System
3.Diver’s Personal Dive Record
4.Diving Mishap/Hyperbaric Treatment/Death Report
5.Equipment Accident/Incident Information Sheet
6.Diving Life Support Equipment Failure Analysis Report

Front 3

The Command Smooth Diving Log is a chronological record of all dives conducted at that facility or command.
TRUE/FALSE

Back 3

True

Front 4

Are dives conducted while temporarily assigned to another diving command recorded in the host command’s Smooth Diving Log?

Back 4

Yes

Front 5

Diving smooth logs are required to be kept for how long?

Back 5

3 years

Front 6

The minimum data items in the Command Smooth Diving Log are...

Back 6

1.Date of dive
2.Purpose of the dive
3.Identification of divers and standby divers
4.Times left and reached surface, bottom time
5.Depth
6.Decompression time
7.Air and water temperature
8.Signatures of Diving Supervisor or Diving Officer/Master Diver

Front 7

The Recompression Chamber Log must be retained for 3 years after the date of the dive.
TRUE/FALSE

Back 7

True

Front 8

The minimum data items in the Recompression Chamber Log include:

Back 8

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Date of dive
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Purpose of the dive
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Identification of diver(s)/patients(s)
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Identification of tender(s)
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Time left surface
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Time reached treatment depth
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Time reached stop
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Time left stop
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Depth/time of relief
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Change in symptoms
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Recompression chamber air temperature (if available)
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Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide % (if available)
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Medicine given
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Fluid administered
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Fluid void
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Signatures of Diving Officer, Master Diver, or Diving Supervisor

Front 9

Are Divers required to keep individual dive records?

Back 9

Yes

Front 10

The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Manual provides instructions for investigation and reporting procedures required in instances when the mishap may have occurred as a result of procedural or personnel error.
TRUE/FALSE

Back 10

True

Front 11

Whats the purpose of a F.A.R. (Failure Analysis Report)?

Back 11

Provides the means for reporting, tracking and resolving material failures or deficiencies in diving life-support equipment (DLSE).

Front 12

What is a computer-based method of recording and reporting dives?

Back 12

D.R.S. (Dive Reporting System)

Front 13

The D.R.S. is used just in the Navy?
TRUE/FALSE

Back 13

False

Front 14

When is an "accident/incident equipment status report" required?

Back 14

To all diving mishaps when malfunction or inadequate equipment performance, or unsound equipment operating and maintenance procedures are a factor.

Front 15

In many instances a Diving Life Support Equipment Failure Analysis Report (FAR) may also be required.
TRUE/FALSE

Back 15

True

Front 16

Any suspected malfunction or deficiency of life support equipment will not be thoroughly investigated by controlled testing at the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU).
TRUE/FALSE

Back 16

False

Front 17

Should you tamper with equipment that has been apart of a diving casualty?

Back 17

NO

Front 18

The diving and diving related accident/incident equipment status requirements set forth are mandatory for all U.S. Navy diving units in each of the following circumstances...

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In all cases when an accident/incident results in a fatality or serious injury.
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When an accident/incident occurs and a malfunction or inadequate performance of the equipment may have contributed to the accident/incident.

Front 19

What should be done to equipment that has been involved in a diving mishap?

Back 19

Immediately secure and safeguard from tampering all diver-worn and ancillary/support equipment that may have contributed to the mishap.

Front 20

What secondary equipment may need to be secured and safeguarded in the event of a diving mishap?

Back 20

The compressor, regulator, depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, diver dress, buoyancy compensator/life preserver, weight belt, and gas supply (SCUBA, emergency gas supply, etc.).

Front 21

What does W.E.S.S. stand for?

Back 21

Web Enabled Safety System

Front 22

Expeditiously report circumstances of the accident/incident via WESS.
TRUE/FALSE

Back 22

True

Front 23

In case of a diving mishap prepare a separate, written report of the accident/incident. The report shall include: A completed Equipment Accident/Incident Information Sheet and...

Back 23

A sequential narrative of the mishap including relevant details that might not be apparent in the data sheets.

Front 24

In the event of a diving mishap contact NEDU and which other S.C.A.'s?

Back 24

NAVSEA AND NAVFAC

Front 25

What is a TMDER?

Back 25

Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Report

Front 26

To expedite delivery, SCUBA, MK 16 and EGS bottles shall be shipped separately in accordance with current ___ directives and command procedures for shipment of compressed gas cylinders.

Back 26

DOT

Front 27

Should cylinders be fowarded in their exact condition of recovery?

Back 27

Yes

Front 28

If the equipment that is believed to be contributory to the accident/incident is too large to ship economically, contact ___ to determine alternate procedures.

Back 28

NEDU