SH222: You can’t risk assess a hazard you don’t know about: DeltaP
In this episode, we explore the critical role of understanding hazards in diving and the importance of effective risk management. From the everyday threat of drowning to the more abstract risks like d...
1 Nov 202512min
SH221: The First Human Factors in Diving Liveaboard- Living our values
In this episode, we explore how a liveaboard trip in Indonesia integrated Human Factors training to transform the diving experience. Jenny Lord from The Human Diver, Brent Webb from Scuba Adventures i...
29 Okt 20256min
SH220: I thought: "WTF did you just say?" I actually said: ....nothing. How to say when it’s not okay
Speaking up when something feels off—whether on the dive boat, in a briefing, or underwater—is key to building a safe and inclusive dive culture. In this episode, we explore how small interventions, f...
25 Okt 202510min
SH219: Why are dive briefings important? How to deliver them effectively
Effective dive briefings are key to safe and successful dives, yet many divers overlook their importance. In this episode, we explore how structured briefings help build a shared mental model, reducin...
22 Okt 20255min
SH218: Being Understood, not just Transmitting
Show Notes Summary: In this episode, we dive into the challenges of effective communication, especially in multicultural and high-stakes environments like diving. Using a real-life example from a Huma...
18 Okt 20255min
SH217: Normalization of Deviance (Risk): How Socially Accepted Drift Can Impact Your Diving
Show Notes Summary: In this episode, we explore the concept of normalization of deviance and how it applies to diving. Inspired by a Divemaster's comment about surfacing gas reserves, we discuss how d...
15 Okt 20256min
SH216: Diving Deep into Diving Safety: The death of Linnea Mills through a lens of HF and System Safety
Diving is often seen as a safe and relaxing sport, but true safety goes beyond avoiding accidents—it requires building resilience and learning from mistakes. In this episode, we explore how incidents ...
11 Okt 202516min
SH215: Situation Awareness and Mental Models: Making it easier to the do the right thing
In this episode, we explore why situational awareness (SA) is the most critical skill for divers, even more so than technical abilities like buoyancy control or propulsion. SA isn’t just about noticin...
8 Okt 20254min
