SH36: What does safe mean? How would you measure safety in diving?

SH36: What does safe mean? How would you measure safety in diving?

In this podcast episode, Gareth delves into the nuanced concept of safety in diving, challenging the perception of what constitutes a "safe" dive. Examining different dive scenarios, from reef dives to wreck penetrations and cave dives, the episode explores the subjective nature of acceptable risk levels based on individual training, skills, and experience. Drawing on a healthcare safety framework, the discussion categorizes safety approaches into "Ultra Adaptive," "High Reliability," and "Ultra Safe," questioning where the diving industry aligns in terms of risk management. The lack of precise data on diving failures and fatalities is highlighted, challenging the commonly cited failure rate. The episode encourages listeners to reconsider their understanding of a "safe" dive, emphasizing the importance of regular emergency and rescue plan validation, skill practice, and reflective debriefs to foster a true sense of safety in diving. Gareth prompts listeners to contemplate their personally constructed views of safety and the potential challenges when these views differ within a dive team, stressing the need for a psychologically-safe environment for effective risk management discussions.

Original Blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/what-does-safe-mean

Links:

Framework of contrasting approaches to safety: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25559-0

Tags:

English, Decision Making, Gareth Lock, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Culture

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