SH194: Surely if we blame and punish, things will be safer?
In this episode, we discuss a controversial Facebook post about a novice diver being taken beyond their certification limits to 45 meters by an instructor, sparking a heated debate on blame, punishmen...
26 Jul 202512min
SH193: The problem with bringing Human Factors into Diving is...
This blog explores the challenges of integrating Human Factors into diving, starting with the very nature of human factors themselves. Diving incidents often get oversimplified as “diver error,” ignor...
23 Jul 202513min
SH192: Quarks and Meows - the state of diving safety!
In this episode, we dive into the complex nature of safety in diving and explore why it’s not as simple as just following rules or avoiding accidents. Safety is shaped by people, technology, processes...
19 Jul 20258min
SH191: Are there Cobras in diving?
In this episode, we explore the unintended consequences of rewarding specific behaviors and metrics in both high-risk industries and diving. From the infamous Cobra Effect in colonial India to modern-...
16 Jul 202510min
SH190: You can't learn from adverse events if you are going to blame
In this episode, we explore the role of punishment in learning and accident investigations, challenging the idea that punishment fosters accountability or safety. Drawing from research by Heraghty, De...
12 Jul 202512min
SH189: ‘Pilot error’. Don't 'fix' the Pilot. ‘Diver error’. 'Fix' the diver.
In this episode, we explore how systems, not just individuals, shape safety outcomes in aviation, diving, and daily life. We discuss historical lessons, such as redesigning cockpit controls in WWII B-...
9 Jul 202513min
SH188: The Status Quo Bias. We don’t like to change
Status Quo Bias is the tendency to stick with familiar choices, even when better options exist, and it impacts decisions in many areas, including diving. From Coca-Cola's "New Coke" failure to nitrox'...
5 Jul 20255min
SH187: The risks we take. The decisions we make. The lessons we MIGHT learn.
This episode dives into the complexities of risk, decision-making, and resilience, blending personal experience with critical lessons for divers and beyond. Host Gareth Lock recounts his journey from ...
2 Jul 202515min
