Reporting Accidents / Incidents

If an accident occurs to a diver, notify the DSO and your Principal Investigator as soon as safely possible!  

Even topside injuries can impact your ability to dive safely! 

Unless directed by a WorkSafeBC officer or a peace officer, no one must disturb the scene or tamper with, alter, or disassemble the diving equipment except to: 

• attend to persons injured, 
• prevent further injuries, and/or 
• protect property that is endangered as a result of the accident. 

WorkSafeBC and the DCB has the right to take temporary possession of and investigate all equipment related to the diving operation. 

UBC is committed to promptly investigating all diving accidents or incidents and reporting them to WorkSafeBC and UBC via the CAIRS reporting system. These investigations aim to identify the causes of the occurrences and implement corrective measures.  

Note: All accidents and / or incidents that prevent you from diving weather while diving or not, must be reported and notify the DSO.