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—and its impact on rebreather diving and other high-risk activi...
2 Huhti 20257min
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 illustrate how distractions, pressures, and systemic issues contri...
29 Maalis 20255min
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 challenges of teaching human factors to divers. Despite over a de...
26 Maalis 20253min
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. Inspired by the 1972 attack at Lod Airport, Bart den Ouden...
22 Maalis 20258min
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 and another about divers relying solely on their computers. ...
19 Maalis 20258min
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. Drawing on a real-life incident shared by Phil Short, we examine ...
15 Maalis 202510min
SH155: How safe is your diving?
In this episode, we dive into the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in diving and team performance. Psychological safety, defined as a shared belief that it's safe to take interper...
12 Maalis 202511min
SH154: The Importance of Decision Making in Setting Goals: Ensuring “The Juice is worth the Squeeze”
In this episode, we explore the double-edged nature of goal setting—how it drives achievement but can also lead to risky decisions when pressure and commitment override safety and judgment. Using exam...
8 Maalis 20259min
