SH40: Watch what you say
In this podcast episode, the focus is on how we interpret and learn from incidents in diving. Using the analogy of a vase breaking, the episode explores how the language we use to describe events can ...
3 Feb 202410min
SH39: Risk Management in Diving: Using Best Practice
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around risk management in diving, sparked by an incident in a remote location. The episode explores fundamental principles applicable to all diving sce...
31 Jan 202414min
SH38: How to Improve Diving Checklist Design and Use - Part 2
This podcast episode explores the critical importance of designing checklists for rebreather and general diving operations, drawing parallels with aviation practices. The episode delves into the 'Chal...
27 Jan 202410min
SH37: How to Build an Effective Checklist - Using Human Factors Principles
This podcast episode explores the crucial role of checklists in enhancing safety and standardizing procedures in various fields, with a focus on diving. Delving into the complexities of checklist desi...
24 Jan 20248min
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 t...
20 Jan 20246min
SH35: Risk or Uncertainty in Diving: What’s the difference? Why it matters.
In this podcast episode, Gareth explores the complexities of risk management in diving, emphasizing the hazards involved, including drowning, hypoxia, hyperoxia, entanglement, and decompression illnes...
17 Jan 202410min
SH34: Success or Failure. Success and Failure. What do they mean?
In this podcast episode, Gareth explores the nuanced meanings of terms like success, failure, good, bad, and safe within the context of a two-week workshop for developing Human Diver instructors. The ...
13 Jan 20248min
SH33: Introducing Human Factors into Scientific Diving: first impressions
In this podcast episode, the host reflects on the crucial role of human factors in diving, particularly in the context of scientific diving, where diverse skills are essential for conducting underwate...
10 Jan 20247min
