What should be included in the post-dive records to demonstrate safety compliance with ADCI guidelines?

• A. Surgeon note
• B. Crew names only
• C. Dive log, incident report if needed, and sign-off documentation; archive records
• D. Maintenance logs only

Answer: (C)

Post-dive records are the official record that demonstrates safety compliance, accountability, and traceability of what happened during the operation. The best practice is to include the dive log with details such as start and end times, depths, gas usage, and equipment status; an incident report if anything occurred that day; and sign-off documentation showing the dive supervisor’s review and approval. Finally, archiving these records ensures they are available for audits, investigations, or training later on. This combination captures what was done, who was involved, and what actions were taken, which is exactly what ADCI guidelines require for safe, accountable diving operations.

Surgeon notes aren’t part of routine post-dive safety records; they belong in medical documentation. Recording only crew names omits essential dive data and accountability, while maintenance logs alone don’t document the dive itself or any safety events.