ISO 8804-1:2024

International
Standard
ISO 8804-1
First edition
Requirements for the training of
scientific divers —
Part 1:
Scientific divers
Exigences concernant la formation des plongeurs scientifiques —
Partie 1: Plongeurs scientifiques
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Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Competencies . 2
5 Prerequisites for training . 2
5.1 General .2
5.2 Minors and vulnerable persons .2
5.3 Health requirements .2
5.4 Diving competencies .2
6 Introductory information . 2
7 Theoretical knowledge . 3
7.1 Diving-related knowledge .3
7.1.1 General .3
7.1.2 Risk assessment .3
7.2 Scientific methodologies and protocols .3
7.2.1 General .
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Scientific divers
Exigences concernant la formation des plongeurs scientifiques —
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ISO/FDISPRF 8804-1:2023(E2024(en)
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Contents
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Foreword . vi
Introduction . vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Competencies . 2
5 Prerequisites for training . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Minors and vulnerable persons . 2
5.3 Health requirements . 2
5.4 Diving competencies . 2
6 Introductory information . 3
7 Theoretical knowledge . 3
7.1 Diving-related knowledge . 3
7.1.1 General . 3
7.1.2 Risk assessment . 3
7.2 Scientific method
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