Why are the weaker men the ones coming up in the middle of the order?
Earlier I heard, that they wanted the leaders to come up first, so that they could talk some of the weaker men through the ascent.
In case anything went wrong. The healthy ones would be more able to withstand an unexpected set back.
When they’ve “tested” it the most at risk go next.
Because if there is a problem with the first few, those men will be stronger to endure any complications. After they get 4-5 up and have confidence in it the weaker ones will come up....will the boss coming up last for the miners, then a rescue worker.
I have things to say about the differences in presidents of a country....but not right now. Let’s watch all of these gentlemen be safe and with their families.
Any system is MOST likely to fail when it is first used and the probability of failure goes down as the system is used, until it reaches the wear out phase where probability of failure rises again.
I think they wanted to have capable men in the first runs because that would be when they would be more likely to discover a problem with the system. A fit man has a better chance of helping solve the problem, or lower himself back down.
Then once the system has proved itself send the sick and weak while the system is at its most reliable point, and there are fit and strong men at either end, in case of trouble.
Then you send the rescuers up last since they are probably most trained and familiar with the system and are better suited to assist in case there is a problem.
It makes sense if you understand probability of failure of a system versus time in use. This is actually a science and it applies to all systems, be they television sets, rockets, cars, electric razors, garbage trucks, entire factories or mine rescue capsules.
I have been wondering why they are sending four paramedics down. Best guess: it takes four to lift a stretcher, and the miners who didn't exercise may be very weak. Thus, they need to get all four down there before they lift the weaker ones.