broncobowsher
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A diver could be suited up and overheating (possibly without access to fluids) while outside the tank.
Three water tower diving inspectors rescued, one died - Fresno, California
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I suppose that it's year-round work that pays well, and I guess that the divers start as early in the morning as possible. I wouldn't climb up there for anything, but more so at night when it's cooler. Then inspecting the whole tank would take time so I guess the goal is to get a good days work done and get down before dark. Today Fresno is under a Heat Advisory with a high forecast at 102°F.
Bob DBF
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If he didn't have access to fluids CalOSHA will tear them a new one. Working in the heat in the Central Valley is fact of life here and fluids are absolutely necessary and required to be available.
fsardone
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Article refers to them as divers
Me thinks it tough to dive outside of the water tower....
It's tough to dive inside a water tank.
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This article says that the rescue started about 10:30 am. https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article243771987.html
All of the videos I have seen of similar divers have shown them in dry suits and full hardhats on their heads.
All of the videos I have seen of similar divers have shown them in dry suits and full hardhats on their heads.
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This article says that the rescue started about 10:30 am. https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article243771987.html
All of the videos I have seen of similar divers have shown them in dry suits and full hardhats on their heads. Among other reasons, I'm sure that they don't want divers peeing in the tanks.
All of the videos I have seen of similar divers have shown them in dry suits and full hardhats on their heads. Among other reasons, I'm sure that they don't want divers peeing in the tanks.
JamesFree
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Article refers to them as divers
Me thinks it tough to dive outside of the water tower....
I dive in water towers, not for LiquiVision.
I'm still a diver if I'm on the ground doing work rather than in the water. If this rescue started at 1030 AM, I would assume that this crew was still setting up all their gear and not in the water already.
The tower was 130 feet, and it takes a while to get everything ready.
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