CSA Z275.2-11

1 Scope 1.1 General 1.1.1 This Standard applies to occupational diving operations conducted in connection with all types of work and employment, and describes the requirements for occupational safety. Note: It is recognized that certain underwater tasks may require specialized standards of practice and/or operational techniques that differ from the requirements of this Standard yet may be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Users should consult applicable provincial and federal occupational safety and health regulations to determine whether they impose safety requirements additional to or more stringent than those of this Standard. 1.1.2 This Standard addresses equipment requirements for the following diving systems: (a) SCUBA diving systems (see Clause 7); (b) surface-supply diving systems (see Clause 8); (c) deep-diving systems (see Clause 9); and (d) diving in contaminated environments (see Clause 10).