SH92: Diving accidents: the want to know what happened and why
Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Gareth Lock at The Human Diver
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Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of understanding diving accidents and human communication. A recent diving fatality in Norway prompts reflection on how quickly we jump to conclusions and how our minds fill gaps with assumptions. Human Factors teach us to slow down, consider multiple perspectives, and understand that our memories and stories evolve over time. Effective communication, especially in high-stress situations, requires recognizing our biases and the importance of context. By focusing on asking questions rather than making judgments, we can better understand and learn from incidents, fostering a more comprehensive and less judgmental approach.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/diving-accidents-the-want-to-know-what-happened-and-why
Links: Cognitive dissonance blogs by Jenny: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/cognitive-dissonance-or-why-we-don-t-always-follow-our-beliefs
And Gareth: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/cognitive-dissonance
Blog about joining the dots: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/joining-dots-is-easy-if-you-know-the-outcome
Conversations triggering ideas: https://youtu.be/E9TaHfvlyoU?t=986
Learning review guide for diving: https://www.thehumandiver.com/lr-diving
Fit to Dive, Dealing with Trauma in Diving: https://blog.fittodive.org/2023/01/18/scuba-diving-ptsd/
Tags: English, Gareth Lock, Incident Analysis, Just Culture, Psychological Safety