SH233: Reframing The Dirty Dozen - Part 1
Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Gareth Lock at The Human Diver
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Show Notes
This week’s episode explores the interplay between human factors and system design in diving safety, using the “Dirty Dozen” as a framework to highlight key risks like poor communication, distraction, and lack of resources. While this list simplifies complex issues, it underscores how systemic challenges and individual behaviors intersect to create safety risks. The episode dives into practical countermeasures, emphasizing the need for teamwork, thorough preparation, and robust support systems to mitigate errors. By unpacking the context behind the Dirty Dozen, we aim to help divers and teams enhance safety, improve operations, and foster a culture of accountability and resilience.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-1
Links: LinkedIn Post from Gareth Lock: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/garethlock_mca-dirty-dozen-graphic-activity-7328740642400931840-tzS4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAELqPcBwf1_VKIPpplosn5XZ02d6xlOzRs
HFiD Applied Skills classes: https://www.thehumandiver.com/hfid-training-2025
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Checklists blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/designing-checklists-that-work-slowing-down-to-get-it-right
Normalisation of Deviance blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/normalisation-of-deviance-not-about-rule-breaking
Part 2: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-2
Part 3: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-3
Part 4: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-4
Tags: English, Communication, Gareth Lock, Human Error, Human Factors, Jenny Lord