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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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago
SH159: The best is the enemy of the good
In this episode, a newly qualified Human Factors in Diving Instructor shares their journey of grappling with impostor syndrome and the chall…
1 year, 2 months ago
SH158: Predictive Profiling & diving: “what deviates, deserves attention!”
This episode dives into the critical importance of recognizing deviations from the norm in diving, a concept rooted in situational awareness…
1 year, 2 months ago
SH157: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
In this episode, we explore the pitfalls of blindly trusting technology through two cautionary tales—one about a GPS mishap in snowy Quebec …
1 year, 2 months ago
SH156: CCR pre-dive checks and checklists are not always enough to prevent an equipment-based accident!
In this episode, we explore how safety in diving is not just about avoiding accidents but about building systems that can fail safely. Drawi…
1 year, 2 months ago