Core Services
Occupational Diving Risk Management (ODRM) provides independent guidance and support to project owners, prime contractors, regulators, safety professionals, and diving contractors involved in occupational diving operations.
Our services are designed to help clients understand hazards, evaluate risks, verify competency, and strengthen due diligence throughout the planning and execution of diving projects.
1-Project Assessment
Every project begins with understanding the work to be performed. ODRM reviews project objectives, site conditions, operational requirements, and potential challenges to establish a foundation for effective risk management.
Key Benefits:
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Early identification of concerns
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Improved project planning
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Better understanding of operational requirements
2-Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
A structured assessment of environmental, operational, and physiological hazards associated with the proposed work.
Key Benefits:
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Improved hazard awareness
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Risk-based decision making
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Selection of appropriate controls
3-Diving Contractor Review
Review of contractor qualifications, relevant experience, equipment, supervision, emergency preparedness, and ability to manage project-specific hazards.
Key Benefits:
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Improved contractor selection
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Enhanced due diligence
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Greater confidence in contractor capability
4-Dive Plan Review
Independent review of dive plans to ensure hazards, controls, emergency procedures, and operational requirements have been properly addressed.
Key Benefits:
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Improved planning quality
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Verification of critical controls
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Reduced potential for oversight
5-Dive Operations Monitoring
Independent observation and support during diving operations to help ensure planned controls are implemented and operational changes are properly assessed.
Key Benefits:
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Additional layer of oversight
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Improved communication
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Early identification of emerging risks
6-Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement
Review of completed operations, incidents, near misses, and project outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen future performance.
Key Benefits:
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Continuous improvement
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Enhanced organizational learning
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Stronger future planning
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Why Independent Oversight Matters
Many project owners and safety professionals are responsible for managing diving operations without having a diving background. ODRM provides independent guidance that helps bridge the gap between operational diving activities and risk management expectations.
Our goal is not to manage the diving contractor. Our goal is to help clients understand the risks, verify that appropriate controls are in place, and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Accepting High Risk Is Not Managing Risk.