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SH169: “The root cause of an accident is our imagination”
Accidents in diving, and life, rarely stem from a single "root cause" but rather from a complex interplay of factors—technical skills, conte…
11 months, 1 week ago
SH168: What is a mistake? What is an error? Words have meanings.
In this episode, Gareth Lock delves into the nature of human error, exploring concepts like slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations through …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
SH167: Only 20% of surgeons would like to use a checklist in their operations…
In this episode, Gareth Lock explores the critical role of checklists in enhancing safety and reducing errors in high-risk environments like…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
SH166: You can’t run before you can walk...
In this episode, Bart Den Ouden reflects on the importance of mastering the basics before taking on advanced challenges, using ice diving as…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
SH165: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” Or can you..?
In this episode, we explore the critical role of leadership and decision-making in diving safety, using a real-life story about a young inst…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
SH164: Plan to fail safely – Part 2: Passing the test doesn’t say it all
In this episode, we explore how listening to your inner voice can be a lifesaver, both in diving and everyday life. Bart Den Ouden shares hi…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
SH163: Who owns the risk in diving when something goes wrong?
In this episode, we delve into risk management and decision-making in diving, exploring the difference between personal and professional res…
1 year ago
SH162: Plan to fail safely - teaching students/candidates for the real world
In this episode, we explore the importance of preparing for failure in diving education, inspired by Hal Watts' quote: “The most dangerous t…
1 year ago
SH161: ‘One mistake and you are dead’ – isn’t how accidents normally happen
In this episode, we explore the dangers of "normalisation of deviance"—the gradual erosion of safety standards through repeated shortcuts—an…
1 year ago
SH160: Outcomes are so sexy and attractive…
This episode dives into the critical role of human factors in safety, using a tragic aviation incident and its parallels in diving to illust…
1 year ago