3004.1Whenever a diver dives in polluted waters using a suit and helmet (deep sea or hard hat equipment), the following precautions shall be taken:
(a) Avoid taking in water through the spit cock or by other means;(b) Hose the diver off when he or she surfaces to remove any clinging filth;(c) Avoid putting hands in mouth after tending or working with diving equipment;(d) Avoid handling food after tending or working with diving equipment; and(e) Wash hands thoroughly and bathe as soon as possible when the job is completed.3004.2Whenever a diver dives in polluted waters using scuba equipment, the following precautions shall be taken:
(a) Use equipment with a full-face mask;(b) Wear a full, dry type rubber swim suit;(c) Hose the diver off when he or she surfaces to remove any clinging filth;(d) Avoid putting hands in mouth after tending or working with diving equipment;(e) Avoid handling food after tending or working with diving equipment; and(f) Wash hands thoroughly and bathe as soon as possible when the job is completed.3004.3Whenever a diver is injured while diving in polluted water, the diver shall do the following:
(b) Cleanse the wound thoroughly with soap and water; and(c) Obtain a tetanus booster.3004.4In all diving operations conducted in polluted waters, every diver's inoculations shall be up to date.
3004.5In all diving operations conducted in polluted waters, an illness of any diver shall be reported promptly.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 24-3004
Section 11 -29011 of Regulation No. 70-18, approved May 28, 1970; 11B DCRR, § 901.3 (April 1, 1971), Special Edition