GB26123-2010

The safety requirement for air diving

空气潜水安全要求

GB 26123-2010 es una norma nacional china obligatoria vigente: The safety requirement for air diving. Sector: Alimentos. Enfoque: Seguridad de productos. Entrada en vigor: 1 jul 2011.

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Resumen de cumplimiento

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Alcance y aplicabilidad

This standard specifies the requirements for personnel, equipment, systems, and procedures for air diving using compressed air as the breathing medium. It is applicable to air diving operations at depths shallower than 60 meters, as well as simulated diving exposed to compressed air pressures up to 0.6 MPa. This standard is mandatory for all commercial diving operations using compressed air within China.

Requisitos técnicos

The standard outlines strict requirements for diving personnel, including training, qualification, and physical fitness, which must comply with GB 20827. It mandates specific roles such as diving supervisors, standby divers, and life support technicians to ensure operational safety. Comprehensive specifications are provided for equipment and systems, encompassing personal gear (masks, helmets, suits), hoses, umbilicals, gas supply systems, deck decompression chambers, control panels, and launch/recovery systems. All equipment must have identification numbers, maintenance procedures, and records. The standard details procedural requirements including risk assessment, emergency planning, and personnel allocation. It sets operational limits such as maximum diving depths, weather and current restrictions, and post-dive flying restrictions. Decompression procedures must follow GB 12521. Strict documentation and reporting protocols are required. This includes maintaining on-site safety manuals, emergency contact lists, and detailed diving logs for every operation, ensuring full traceability and accountability.

Métodos de ensayo

The standard outlines comprehensive on-site inspection and testing procedures for diving equipment and systems before operations. This includes visual inspections, pressure tests (pneumatic and hydrostatic) for hoses, gas supply systems, and deck decompression chambers, as well as performance tests for communication and electrical systems. Regular periodic verifications and calibrations of instruments and pressure vessels are strictly required.

Preguntas frecuentes

What operations are regulated under GB 26123-2010?

It regulates commercial air diving operations using compressed air as the breathing medium, covering depths up to 60 meters, including personnel, equipment, and procedural safety requirements.

Does GB 26123-2010 apply to mixed gas diving?

No, this standard specifically applies to air diving where compressed air is the breathing medium. Mixed gas diving is not covered under this standard.

What are the personnel requirements under this standard?

Diving personnel must meet specific training, qualification, and physical fitness requirements, including compliance with GB 20827 for physical conditions, and proper certification by relevant authorities.

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Indicaciones de aplicabilidad

Tipo: Seguridad
CCS: R09
ICS: 03.220.40, 13.100
Organismo competente: Ministry of Transport
Comité técnico: Ministry of Transport