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As Florida's population grows, so does the demand for efficient storm systems to capture and redirect excess water. Charles Souder of Florida Blackwater Diving swears by our Cherne pipe plugs for his inland diving projects. It's not just about blocking water; it’s about safety, durability, and premium performance. Our plugs are instrumental in redirecting excess water while ensuring the safest working conditions. Souder attests, "Cherne pipe plugs are built better than any other." Read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/3V2161h

Is Dumpster Diving Illegal In Texas? https://lnkd.in/dukwJQeM Dumpster diving, also known as totting, skip diving, or skip salvage, is the practice of picking up items from large commercial containers, residential containers, industrial containers, and construction sites that have been thrown away by their owners, but which the picker believes can be salvaged. This activity is not limited to dumpsters or skips and may include standard household waste containers, curbside waste collection, landfills, small dumps, etc. There are various terms used to describe different types of dumpster diving. For picking up materials from curbside refuse collection, some people use curbside shopping or trash picking, while others use street scavenging. In the UK, scrapping is when someone is primarily looking for scrap metal, and gleaning is when someone is picking up food left over from farming in the fields. Some people do it out of necessity; others do it out of ideology; others do it for profit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Lawscope #lawandlawyers #bloglikeyourown #bloginusa #blogger #blogs #blog #lawblog #businessbloggerger #lawblogger #seoblog #guestposting #writeforus #writeforusblog #DumpsterDiving #TexasLaw #LegalInTexas #TrashPickup #WasteManagement #Recycling #WasteReduction #FoodWaste #EnvironmentalJustice

Commercial diving is one of the most dangerous maritime jobs. Working at sea can pose a lot of health and injury risks. Uncalm waters, propeller cuts, and dangerous duties can increase the likelihood of a commercial diver getting injured at work. The State of Washington has specific legislation that aims to protect commercial divers on the job. This blog post will clarify Washington Administrative Code 296-37-510 which breaks down diving safety regulations on the job. Follow the link to read more:  https://lnkd.in/eh6csuCB #workingatsea #maritimesafety #divingsafety #washingtonstate #legislation #workplacesafety #injuryrisks #uncalmwaters #personalinjuirylawyer #slipperysurfaces #dangerousduties #safetyregulations #personalinjury

According to Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S records an average of 6 to 13 commercial dive fatalities every year. However, these statistics are nowhere up to date. Considering the OSHA requirements for diving activities were updated way back in 1978, the fatality rate may be higher as the number of operations and underwater welders have increased over the years. Among the estimated 5,000 to 7.000 professional divers in the U.S.,the annual death rate is 40 times higher than the average non-diving profession, according to an article by Washington reporter Linda Thomas. https://lnkd.in/ee-98yZ9 Abstract The distributions of fatal diving accidents in commercial diver populations were examined in the Gulf of Mexico from 1968 to 1975 and in the British sector of the North Sea from 1971 to 1978. Influences and causes of death were analyzed by examining the interaction between host, environmental and agent factors. The interaction of host and environmental factors appeared to be the greatest contributing factor to diving fatalities among the estimated 900 commercial divers in the Gulf of Mexico and the 700 in the North Sea. The most significant host factors were level of experience and behavioral dysfunction. They are also the host characteristics most amenable to change through improved and more thorough training. The most significant environmental factors were equipment failure and supervisor/tender errors. These factors would be minimized by improved selection, maintenance and operation of equipment, together with improved operating and emergency diving procedures. In recent years there has been a significant downward trend in mortality rates in the commercial diver populations of this study due to improved diving techniques and operations. Further research is needed, however, on the cause(s) of diver unconsciousness and inexplicable actions that occur at depths below 91.44m (300 ft.).

Diving safety is paramount in any underwater activity, and effective risk management is essential to mitigate the dangers associated with Decompression Sickness (DCS). They are implementing thorough dive planning, ensuring proper diver training, and adhering to safe diving practices. Divers should be well-versed in recognizing the symptoms of DCS and trained in emergency response procedures. Regular equipment maintenance and adherence to dive tables or computer guidelines can prevent incidents. Additionally, fostering a culture of safety and communication within dive teams can significantly reduce the risk of DCS, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable diving experience for all. #Scubadiving #PADIASIA #DivingSafety #DecompressionSickness #PADI #RiskManagement #SafeDivingPractices #DiveTraining #EmergencyResponse #EquipmentMaintenance #DivePlanning #UnderwaterSafety

Wondering about the legal aspects of dumpster diving? Explore the regulations for public and private property in Florida and uncover tips to prevent theft and disruptions!

🌊🔍 Why does a 0.5L scuba tank leak water or air? 🔍🌊 Are you a diving enthusiast or just curious about the technical side of diving gear? Let's dive into a common issue: why do 0.5-liter dive tanks sometimes leak water or air? 1️⃣ Wear and Tear: Over time, the seals and O-rings in your dive tank can degrade due to exposure to pressure and the elements. Regular maintenance is crucial! 2️⃣ Improper Handling: Dropping or mishandling your tank can cause dents or damage, leading to potential leaks. Always handle your equipment with care! 3️⃣ Corrosion: If your tank isn’t properly rinsed and dried after use, saltwater can cause corrosion, weakening the tank’s integrity. 4️⃣ Faulty Equipment: Sometimes, the issue lies in the valve or regulator. Regular checks can help catch these problems before they become serious. 5️⃣ Temperature Changes: Rapid changes in temperature can affect the pressure inside the tank, potentially leading to leaks. 🔧 Tip: Always inspect your dive gear before use and perform routine maintenance to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience! Stay safe underwater and keep exploring! 🌊✨ #DivingSafety #DiveGear #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaDiving #DiveSmart #diving #scubatank #airtank #divingequipment #miniscubatank

LEWIS and I shall be presenting details around the diving contractor incompetence and negligence, actions and inactions that directly led to his career ending DCI injury, on August 14th 2024. This shall be during the NORTH SEA OPERATORS DIVING COMMITTEE quarterly meeting at TOTALEnergies offices in Abz. Thanks to Jim Creighton and Garson Miller for making this possible. With the recent tragic Underwater Husbandry incidents in the diving news it is important to demonstrate the Lessons to be Learned and how a badly managed diving operation led to an avoidable incident with near tragic consequences. Those responsible continue to duck, dodge,hide and avoid doing the absolute right thing by dragging out the closure of this event in the false belief that denied justice will continue to delay justice. The only loser here is Lewis and has been since December 2018 when he started to work for the LasPalmas based diving contractor, almost all of his twenties ruined, a career lost, training expired, hopes and dreams shattered by the ineptitude and selfishness of others, of those that he trusted to keep him safe at work and the heartless CEO who treated Lewis as a consumable commodity, used, abused and cast aside when no longer useful, then ignored. (Ive heard that one before!) I have not been able to post recently due to house moving constraints but that is now done so its business as usual. More to come on the requirements for DDC’s at the worksite, their use and operation, just working that through now. Had the dive site chamber been used for Lewis following his collapse, I doubt if I would be writing this now!!! Lessons to be learned presentations of this dreadful incident can be made by Lewis and myself. Lewis’s Story: How bad it gets when it all goes wrong!

Open educational and safety discussion: For anyone who needs divers and specifically asks for scuba divers, and have been believing that the words of the scuba companies stating that commercial diving companies are just mad as there cheaper and take there work. Actually it is a lack of safety, training, and legal liabilities you face by hiring the scuba guys over the properly trained and certified divers issue, not a pricing, or a water depth issue as stated by the scuba companies. Here is the explanation directly from one of the scuba certification agencies to Adci president on why you should only use commercial divers for sub surface work of any kind. This has been a on going issue for decades with a mortality rate that far supersedes the rate of trained commercial dive teams. Believe it or not roughly 85% of working divers deaths world wide are on scuba and in very shallow water depths. Please feel free to ask questions as this is to educate your company on why cost should not be your motive to hire divers but the actual safety standards behind it. We the diving community look forward to the comments and i will put the adci diving standards in the comments below.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 We are one breath away from being a drowning victim on every dive. It’s a hard reality that divers need to understand and accept if we are to improve diving safety, according to public safety and professional development educators Buck Buchanan and Wally Endres . The two take us for a sobering deep dive into the Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments, i.e., your favorite wreck, cave, kelp bed, or swimming pool, and explain how to improve our odds of survival. “𝘖𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘮. Let that sink in for a moment. Despite this statement sounding harsh, it is a reality that we all need to understand and accept. The fact is that humans were not meant to survive in the hostile, subsurface environment we dive in. No amount of planning, risk mitigation, or training will prevent all accidents from occurring. But why is this the case? A deep dive into the roots of IDLH environments may help to identify an answer.  Throughout this article, we’ll make references to public safety teams and commercial diving, but we must understand how all of this applies to the individual diver with respect to both recreational and technical diving.” Read the full article in InDEPTH: https://lnkd.in/e6a5__qM Photo by Tom St George  #technicaldiving #commercialdiving #cavediving #CCRdiving #cave #wreck #exploration #diversafety #riskmanagement #survival #InDEPTH #GetDeeperIntoDiving