HSE warns of dangers of diving for shellfish following two recent tragedies
There have been two recent fatalities involving shellfish diving in inshore waters. This safety alert is to remind those working in this sector of HSE's guidance and their legal responsibilities. In recent weeks, HSE has investigated two separate fatalities involving diving for shellfish. This can be a dangerous activity and needs to be carried out by competent and appropriately qualified divers. Suitable plans and procedures are key to the whole diving team conducting activities safely and reacting effectively in a diving emergency. Any diving activity undertaken without regard for the Diving at Work Regulations 1997 will be putting people's lives at risk.
Source : http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/shellfishdiving.htm