IMCASafety Flash
Failure of EGS valve stem on dive helmet
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 17/21
- Date
- Themes
- CorrosionDivingInspection and Maintenance
Summary
A member reported an incident in which the emergency gas system (EGS) valve handle on a commercial diving helmet broke off. At the time of the failure the dive helmet was undergoing pre-dive inspection on deck.
IMCA SF 17/21. Themes: corrosion, diving, inspection and maintenance.
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