Contaminated Diving Services

February 21, 2025

Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections – The Leading Contaminated Diving Provider on the West Coast of Texas

At Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections, we specialize in high-risk contaminated diving operations, providing safe, compliant, and highly controlled diving services for hazardous underwater environments. As the leading commercial diving company on the West Coast of Texas, our team of OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T)  divers is equipped with state-of-the-art hazmat diving gear and decontamination protocols to ensure safe operations in toxic, polluted, and biohazardous water conditions.

Our contaminated diving services are designed to protect personnel, prevent environmental exposure, and ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards, including OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T) , and OSHA 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response – HAZWOPER).

 If your underwater project involves hazardous materials, industrial waste, or biological contaminants, trust the experts at Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections to handle it safely and professionally. 

What is Contaminated Diving?

Contaminated diving refers to any underwater operation performed in water that contains hazardous, toxic, or infectious substances, requiring specialized equipment, safety protocols, and decontamination procedures.

Our contaminated diving team is trained to operate in Category 1 to Category 3 hazardous environments, including:

✔ Biological Hazards – Bacteria, viruses, sewage, and algae blooms.

✔ Chemical Hazards – Hydrocarbons, industrial effluents, and toxic waste.

✔ Heavy Metal & Oil Contamination – Lead, mercury, fuel spills, and industrial byproducts.

✔ Radioactive Exposure Zones – Nuclear cooling ponds and decommissioning sites.

To mitigate exposure risks, our divers use fully encapsulated dry suits, surface-supplied air, and closed-circuit breathing systems with integrated contamination barriers and custom decontamination units.

Applications of Contaminated Diving Services

Our contaminated diving solutions are tailored for industries requiring safe and compliant operations in hazardous environments.

➤ Municipal & Industrial Water Systems

Sewage Treatment Facilities – Inspections, repairs, and sludge removal.

Water Reservoirs & Intakes – AWWA C652-19-compliant cleaning and inspections.

Stormwater & Wastewater Pipelines – Blockage removals, structural assessments, and leak detection.

➤ Oil & Gas Industry

Chemical & Fuel Spill Response – Contaminated water recovery and pipeline leak repairs.

Refinery Cooling & Wastewater Ponds – Inspection, cleaning, and hazardous material extraction.

Subsea Pipeline Maintenance – Coating integrity assessments, leak sealing, and valve replacements.

➤ Marine Salvage & Wreck Recovery

Shipwreck & Oil Recovery Operations – Safe removal of hazardous materials from submerged vessels.

Decontaminated Salvage Operations – Removal of environmentally hazardous wreckage.

➤ Nuclear & Hazardous Waste Facilities

Nuclear Cooling Ponds – Monitoring, inspections, and waste management.

Radioactive Contaminated Water Environments – Highly controlled diving operations for nuclear decommissioning.

Our Contaminated Diving Safety & HSE Protocols

At Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections, safety is our top priority. Our contaminated diving teams operate under strict OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T) for commercial diving, ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 for confined space, NFPA 25, AWWA C652-19 and OSHA regulations, ensuring zero cross-contamination, worker protection, and environmental safety.

✔ OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T) 

Our divers follow the strictest occupational health & safety protocols to prevent exposure to hazardous contaminants.

✔ Surface-Supplied Diving with Emergency Gas Backup

All contaminated diving is conducted with surface-supplied air, ensuring full control over breathing gas and emergency bailout.

✔ Fully Encapsulated Diving Systems

Hazmat Dry Suits with Sealed Entry Systems

Positive Pressure Full-Face Masks (Kirby Morgan & OTS)

Custom Contamination Barriers for Surface-Supplied Equipment

✔ Rigorous Decontamination & Biosecurity Procedures

Triple-Stage Decontamination Showers & Chemical Neutralization

Hazmat Wastewater Disposal in Compliance with Environmental Regulations

Strict Equipment Cleaning & Disinfection with Approved Decon Agents

✔ Emergency & HAZMAT Response Training

All contaminated diving personnel are trained in HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response), confined space rescue, and contaminated site emergency evacuation procedures.

Why Choose Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections for Contaminated Diving?

✔ The Leading Contaminated Diving Provider in Western Texas

Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections is the only commercial diving company on the West Coast specializing in hazardous environment diving services.

✔ State-of-the-Art Equipment & PPE

We use industry-leading hazmat diving gear, including Kirby Morgan fully encapsulated helmets, dry suits, and surface-supplied breathing systems for maximum diver protection.

✔ Fully OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T) 

OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T)  – Diving Operations Certified

OSHA (29 CFR 1910 Subpart T)  – Occupational Safety Code for Diving Operations

OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER Compliant

ISNetworld, Avetta, Cognibox & Alcumus SafeContractor Certified

$5 Million Contractors Liability Insurance

✔ Unmatched Experience & Safety Record

With over a decade of experience in commercial diving and high-risk underwater operations, we have successfully completed contaminated diving projects across municipal, industrial, oil & gas, and marine sectors.

Schedule a Consultation for Contaminated Diving Services

At Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections, we provide unmatched contaminated diving expertise with a 100% commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

 Call Us Today: (361) 510-8361

 Email: info@ven-techsubsea.com

 Website: https://ventech.slyfoxdev.com/

 Protect Your Assets, Ensure Compliance, and Minimize Risk. Contact Ven-Tech Subsea Inspections for professional, certified contaminated diving services today!

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