Diving contractors information form OSDDC1 guidance notes

The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Reg 7 require that:

  • No person shall act as a diving contractor unless written particulars are supplied in writing to the Executive.
  • There is no need to provide details annually but any change in the particulars should be forwarded to the Executive immediately.
  • There are 6 Approved Codes of Practice with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997 but there is no need to provide written information under the Recreational Diving ACOP.

Please return the completed form to:

Health and Safety Executive
Mr Graeme Strachan
Diving Inspection Team OSD4.7
Lord Cullen House
Fraser Place
Aberdeen
AB25 3UB

HSE will acknowledge receipt of the form.

The receipt is not a licence and no approval is expressed or implied.

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Updated 23.07.25