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SH179: How and Why Checklists Work
In this episode, we explore the importance of checklists in diving, inspired by lessons from aviation and medicine. After a tragic 1935 plan…
10 months, 1 week ago
SH178: The Importance of Experience: Expertise is different to Experience
Experience and practice are crucial for making better decisions, especially in uncertain situations, but they aren’t the same. Perfect pract…
10 months, 1 week ago
SH177: We see what we think we’re looking for
In this episode, we explore how human perception and assumptions can lead to critical errors, using real-world examples like the tragic 1994…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
SH176: How to Integrate Human Factors Education into a New Diving Class: A Real World Example
In this episode, we discuss integrating Human Factors training into technical diving courses, inspired by a new program blending eLearning, …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
SH175: You can't pay MORE attention: the myth of 'loss of situation awareness'
In this episode, we explore the complexities of situational awareness (SA) in diving and why it's often only recognized as missing after an …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
SH174: When The Rescuer Nearly Needs Rescuing! - Task Fixation
In this blog, a diver reflects on a simulated rescue scenario during a PADI Rescue Course, highlighting critical lessons about human factors…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
SH173: How to conduct effective pre-dive checks on a busy dive boat
Pre-dive checks are essential for diving safety, but they’re often rushed or overlooked, especially on busy dive boats. Factors like time pr…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
SH172: Making sense now to see what the future might bring
In this episode, Gareth Lock explores the critical role of situation awareness and risk management in diving, emphasizing the importance of …
11 months ago
SH171: If A=B and B=C, then why A≠C?
In this blog, Bart Den Ouden shares a personal experience highlighting the importance of psychological safety, vulnerability, and human fact…
11 months ago
SH170: From an acorn to a two-day global virtual conference in four months!
The first-ever Human Factors in Diving Conference, held on September 24-25, 2021, brought together 27 speakers from around the world to expl…
11 months, 1 week ago