Rev 10/10/05
University of Hawaii Diving Safety Program
UH SCIENTIFIC DIVER ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE
For University of Hawaii and RCUH Faculty, Staff and Students
(Read each paragraph, and sign below)
I, ______________________________________, the undersigned, in consideration of the University
of Hawai'i (UH) providing me with the opportunity to engage in scientific diving activities under UH
auspices, I agree that:
♦ I fully recognize and appreciate the dangers and hazards inherent in diving to which I may be
exposed during diving, including but not limited to arterial gas embolism, ear and/or sinus barotrauma,
decompression sickness, drowning, near-drowning, and/or dysbaric osteonecrosis and other long-term
effects, as yet poorly defined, and also during transportation to and from dive locations. I do hereby agree to
assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in diving or any independent research
or educational activities undertaken as an adjunct thereto;
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chamber is not available, and from which evacuation to such a chamber may be delayed by many hours.
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of
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nts, and I agree to strictly observe these
rules. I understand that failure to comply may result in review, restriction, or revocation of my authorization
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I understand that diving operations may be conducted at remote locations at which a
recompression
My participation in diving is voluntary; that I have the right and responsibility to refrain from diving if I feel
the activity or conditions are not safe, that my fitness is not adequate for the dive, or for any other reason
safety. I understand I will not be penalized in my employment or academic record for any such refusal.
My authoriza
tion to dive is a privilege granted upon compliance with UH requirements. I will follo
the rules and precautions for conducting diving operations that are part of the requirements for my
authorization to dive under UH auspices, as set forth in the UH Diving Safety Manual, as well as those
procedures explained to me by the UH Diving Officer or his/her age
to dive under University auspices by the UH Diving Control Board.
FURTHER, IF I AM PARTICIPATING IN DIVING ACTIVITIES THAT
ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL ACT OF MY
UH/RCUH EMPLOYMENT:
I do for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE
AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the University of Hawaii, its regents, officers, employees, agents,
volunteers, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, and actions, or cause of action
on account of damage to personal property, or personal injury or death, which may result from my
participation, and which result from causes b
,
eyond the control of, and with or without the fault or
ing
o
ses beyond the control of, and with or without the fault or negligence of the
losses I may sustain. I agree that if any portion is held invalid, the
mainder will con t. I agree that I have freely and voluntarily caused this release to be
___________________________________ _____________________________________
(Print Diver Name) (Print Name, Parent or Guardian)
negligence of the University, its regents, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and assigns dur
the period of my participation as aforesaid;
I agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS the University of Hawaii, its regents,
officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands,
and actions for property damage or personal injury or death which may result from my participation and
which result from cau
University of Hawaii, its regents, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, or assigns, during the period
of m
y participation.
I affirm that I
have read this form and fully understand that by signing this form I may be giving up legal
ights an /or rem ing any
r d edies regard
e tinue in full
force and effecr
executed this date, _____________,
(D ate)
___________________________________ _____________________________________
f Diver is under age 18) (Diver Signature) (Parent or Guardian, i
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