Safety Flash
Near-miss: Un-noticed expiry and deterioration of carbon dioxide-absorbent material
Near-miss: Un-noticed expiry and deterioration of carbon dioxide-absorbent material
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 13/13
- DivingHazardous SubstancesInspection and Maintenance
- Saturation diving
- Operating and work procedures
Summary
A saturation diver’s acidic taste revealed deteriorated carbon dioxide absorbent in a reclaim tower. Inspection found discolouration and acidic odours in 23 of 27 drums received, with defective seals and inconsistent labelling. The flash describes replacement supplies and new handling guidance, emphasising delivery checks, expiry tracking, stock rotation and disposal of expired material.
Classifications: Saturation diving; sat diving.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
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.