The University of Washington’s Diving Safety Program, assists faculty, staff and students in safety using SCUBA as a tool to conduct underwater research. Although the majority of dives are conducted at Friday Harbor Labs, there has been an abundance of diving projects conducted all over the globe.
The University’s Environmental Health and Safety department is your greatest resource for information on the Diving Safety Program. Please see chart below for detailed information on the Diving Safety Program.
Topic | Description | Contact/Additional Info |
Divers | Anyone diving under the UW’s auspices must be certified as a UW Scientific Diver and adhere to the standers set forth in the Diving Safety Manual. | |
Diving Database | Divers are required to record and maintain their dive logs and personal data on the AAUS Database. | |
Diving Safety Manual | A manual which contains UW Requirements for conducting research using SCUBA | Diving Safety Manual |
Diving Standards | The University of Washington follows the diving standards set by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences | AAUS Standards Manual |
Reporting Diving Safety Concerns | If you observe potentially unsafe practices or conditions or have questions, please report to any of the Representatives listed in the next column. Reports can be made anonymously. | Will Love Diving Safety Officer 206-616-3776 wlove@uw.edu |
Pema Kitaeff Diving Officer @ FHL 206-543-0876 pema@uw.edu |
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Eric Boget Chair, UW Diving Control Board 206-685-1971 boget@apl.washington.edu |
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On-Campus Resources | The University’s Diving Safety Officer is Will Love | Website |