Commercial Diver Training Manual, 7th Edition

"The 7th Edition of the Commercial Diver Training Manual continues to fill the gap betweenlearning through field experience and learning through entry-level commercial diver training. Our commercial diving students and graduates have been well served since 2016 by theauthor's meticulous and thorough approach to making vast field experiences and safety comealive in the 6 th Edition, and once again in this revised 7th edition. It continues to be a leadingtextbook in our training, due to its technical accuracy, current content, photos, andillustrations.Safety and efficiency are pinnacle traits that any successful working diver must learn in theirtraining and constantly apply in the field. Safety is not a simply a rule book, it is a state ofmind. Hal Lomax's approach to this and sharing his knowledge with all levels of divers has made our industry safer and advanced it entirely.At the very core of commercial diver training are two essential objectives: Going up and downin the water column safely and performing useful and effective work underwater. This textbookcontinues to provide both objectives into a current and well written resource for the entireindustry. It remains a must for anyone's library involved in commercial diving."Don Barthelmess, Professor Emeritus, Santa Barbara City College Marine Diving Technology DepartmentIn this newly updated 7th edition of his Commercial Diver Training Manual, Hal Lomax has onceagain demonstrated his attention to detail and continued desire to make a maximumcontribution to the education and safety of the commercial diver and the commercial divingindustry.Those "old salts" and "young studs" involved in commercial diving can only benefit from thelessons contained in this manual; lessons learned the hard way from a man who is truly thedivers' friend. Hal continues his personal participation in our industry both topside and in thewater. He continues to train (and retrain) both young and old divers. He knows the ins and outsas well as the fears and the exuberance of diving into the waters of our planet and, mostimportantly, knows and writes down the guidelines necessary to promote and retain safecommercial diving operations. In this manual he offers up tables, regulatory information, andindustry practice. A responsible diving contractor should necessarily know the contents of thisimportant work of dedication and should ensure that divers under his employ study and followthis importance guidance.To follow the guidance furnished in this important work will contribute to keeping you, thediver, and you the employer, out of harm's way. In doing so, you will set an example for thosewith whom you work or employ. The waters where underwater operations take place are, andwill remain, safe and welcoming as long as you plan the dive, work the plan, and continue tobecome