IMCASafety Flash
Near-miss: Un-noticed expiry and deterioration of carbon dioxide-absorbent material
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 13/13
- Date
- Themes
- DivingHazardous SubstancesInspection and Maintenance
Summary
A member has reported a near miss incident in which carbon dioxide absorbent material expired and deteriorated beyond usable condition. This was discovered when a saturation diver reported an acidic taste in his mouth during a lock-out.
IMCA SF 13/13. Themes: diving, hazardous substances, inspection and maintenance.
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