MHD

In QLD and I think NSW the state law usually is the work place laws that applies if the accident happened in a commerical operation. You are not supposed to play with the gear but there is one proviso, that is you can do any manufacture recommneded task that prevent further damage to the equipment. Last time this had to be done we split the head on an inspo and flushed it on a unit that had been flooded to save the head. To cover our arse the process was video tapped describing what was done and why with reference to the OEM manual and procedures. Means the unit was saved and actually if they went to test it later could be tested (a few issue along hte way where also identifed!) . It is well worth having a read of the state laws in this respect, as their usually is a out like this in most of them. A few people I know have been threatened a few times with prosecution for interferring with evidence after dive accidents, but when you trot out this defence it has never eventuated.

Matt