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SH139: What does Human Factors in Diving mean?
Human factors in diving encompass everything from individual behavior to the interaction between divers, technology, and organizational syst…
1 year, 2 months ago
SH138: Why ‘Human Error’ is a poor term if we are to improve diving safety
This podcast explores the limitations of attributing diving accidents to "human error," a reductionist explanation that fails to address the…
1 year, 3 months ago
SH137: Stop making stupid mistakes. If only they’d follow the rules
In this episode, we explore a diving incident that highlights the critical importance of understanding human factors in high-risk activities…
1 year, 3 months ago
SH136: Nine ways to stop your dive team improving
Effective communication is critical for safety and performance in diving, yet many divers struggle to speak up due to fear of judgment, peer…
1 year, 3 months ago
SH135: 17 Cognitive Biases which Contribute to Diving Accidents
Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts significantly impact decision-making, especially in high-risk environments like diving, where errors c…
1 year, 3 months ago
SH134: Human Error in Diving: Is it really that simple?
This episode explores the complexities of human error in diving incidents, challenging the oversimplified blame often placed on individuals.…
1 year, 3 months ago
SH133: Blood, Banks and Diving: The value of knowledge, experience and training
This episode dives into the importance of investing in skills and experience to prepare for unexpected challenges in diving and life. Using …
1 year, 3 months ago
SH132: Leadership in Diving? Why is it needed, it is only a sport...
This episode explores the critical role of leadership in diving, drawing on a challenging night dive on the Abu Nuhas reef and lessons from …
1 year, 3 months ago
SH131: With Errors: Aviation Blames The System, The Diving Community Often Blames the Individual
This episode dives into the lessons the diving community can learn from aviation safety practices, using the near-disaster of Air Canada Fli…
1 year, 3 months ago
SH130: The Power of One
In this episode, we explore how authority gradients—the imbalance of power or experience between individuals—can lead to critical mistakes i…
1 year, 3 months ago