These codes are the first of their kind in Western
Australia and as such remain to be refined as part the
development of an industry best practice model.
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Authority
The dive code is to be read in conjunction with relevant legislation and Australian Standards AS 4005 Training and certification of recreational divers.
Scope
The codes of practice apply to all locations where recreational diving and snorkelling are likely to occur. This is based on the
understanding that there are inherent risks in underwater diving and snorkelling and that these must be appropriately managed
to prevent incidents from occurring.
All workplaces are covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1984) and this document attempts to benchmark
minimal acceptable standards for assisting achieving compliance as well as best practice for the industry.
The codes provide information on the responsibilities of those involved in recreational diving and snorkelling in the workplace.
Who should use this code of practice?
These codes of practice should be used by all persons who have responsibility for the safety and health of recreational divers
and snorkellers in the workplace. The codes are primarily for dive tour operators, trainers and tour agents to inform them of
their responsibilities to recreational divers and snorkellers.
Recreation diving1 in the diving code relates to the situation where an employer, or self employed person conducts a recreation
dive as part of their business with the focus on minimal entry level diving.
These codes should also be a guide to recreational divers and snorkellers who are not in the workplace but who undertake
diving and snorkelling as a leisure activity.
Geordie Thompson
Manager Recreation Services
Department of Sport and Recreation
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9718
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Geordie
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Following an incident in the State's north several years ago, the Western Australian Government established a task force to analyse the issues surrounding visitor safety in adventurous outdoor activity.
In November 2006, the department established a Recreation Advisory Panel as an initiative arising from the analysis of the recreation sector and consequent Strategic Reform Agenda.
The Department of Sport and Recreation recently contracted a consultant to research the issues surrounding extreme/challenge activities in Western Australia.
To assist Western Australian workplaces to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees, the Department of Sport and Recreation, in partnership with the Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce, has commenced the Healthy Active Workplaces Initiative.
Recently there has been an increase in popularity of recreational trail bike riders and a decrease in legal recreational riding areas due to land acquisitions and environmental issues.
Park and Leisure Australia, LIWA Aquatics, Outdoors WA, Fitness Australia and Trails WA are the current representative bodies for the recreation industry.
Visit the department's recreation camps website.
The Recreation Unit has an ongoing commitment to working collaboratively with regional personnel to progress and support long-term recreation and non-competitive physical activity outside the metropolitan area.
In 2005 the department committed resources to undertake an analysis of its services and programs for the recreation sector. An extensive consultation process was undertaken with key individuals and stakeholders from across recreation, local government, fitness, outdoor recreation and camps interest areas.
Trails connect people with places and provide a wonderful way to discover Western Australia’s unique landscapes and explore our heritage. You can hike in our national parks and see spectacular wildflowers, paddle downstream through the tranquil forests or head off on an exhilarating mountain bike adventure.
Walking is a great way to be active, it’s a low impact exercise on the body, inexpensive to do and most enjoyable.
Latest news and information for recreation.
