Taking pictures is an exercise that requires a lot of attention and expertise. So when we add to that an outside temperature of -30 ° C, the task of making a hole in 2 meters of ice and then immerse ourselves in water at -2 ° C for 3 hours of shooting with bulky equipment, this is a whole different story.
Did you know that we are one of the only companies in the world to film under ice while freediving?What to expect from a professional diving team:
-Each diver must have a certification of commercial diving for hyperbaric work.(Canada: DCBC)
-Each diver must have a medical certificate for hyperbaric work (which must be renewed from 1 to 2 years, depending on the country). Only a hyperbaric department doctor can release this type of certificate.
-Revised equipment (each cylinder must be inspected annually and pass a hydrostatic test at least each 5 years, the diving regulators must be inspected annually and the Bcds every 2 years).
-Each diver must have first aid certification specific to hyperbaric work.
-An emergency plan must be established for each contract.
-An oxygen therapy kit must be available on site.
-An emergency medical kit must always be on the workplace and duly filled in for diving activities.
Don't hesitate to request these documents when submitting a contract. This is a classic step that anyone working in the field is used to.
The environment in which divers work is often hostile: current, reduced visibility, obstacles, restricted space, etc. The importance of safety in the field of underwater activities is therefore essential since physical integrity and the lives of the staff are subject to higher risk factors than in the context of surface activities.
For a long time now, ProdAqua has been documenting a prevention program concerning these general activities. As part of specific projects, a specific prevention program is developed to meet the needs of our customers.
ProdAqua recognizes that the achievement of its objectives must be done by ensuring the safety and protecting the health of its partners. This concern must be constantly reflected in all actions, in the behavior of the staff, at all levels of the organization.