Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving
Gareth Lock at The Human DiverHuman factors is a critical topic within the world of SCUBA diving, scientific diving, military diving, and commercial diving. This podcast is a mixture of interviews and 'shorts' which are audio versions of the weekly blog from The Human Diver. Each month we will look to have at least one interview and one case study discussion where we look at an event in detail and how human factors and non-tec... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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This episode explores why experienced divers still die in situations that seem predictable, using the tragic 2026 Maldives cave accident as a starting point. It looks at how outcome bias, the normalisation of deviance, nitrogen narcosis, group dynami... more
This episode explores how a restorative just culture can help the diving community respond to incidents in a way that promotes learning rather than blame. Instead of focusing only on who broke the rules, it looks at who was harmed, what they need, an... more
This episode explores the difference between a retributive approach to diving incidents, which focuses on blame and punishment, and a restorative just culture, which focuses on learning, repair, and preventing future harm. It explains how incidents a... more
This episode explores an important distinction that is often missed when discussing diving incidents: the difference between a cause, a reason, and an excuse. A cause explains what contributed to an event, a reason explains why a person's actions mad... more
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In the specialised world of scuba diving and human factors, this is the stand-out podcast. Based on Gareth Lock's Human Diver website, this covers all aspects of human factors and the latest safety thinking in scuba diving. Short episodes are an excellent way to keep up to date even if you're pushed for time. Highly recommended.
Podchaser52 months agoLouise Reeve- Essential information for all divers
I began viewing my scuba diving, and life in general, through a different lens after reading Under Pressure. I then took the Essentials online course followed by the two-day course Human Factors in Diving (HFiD) and advanced my understanding and impact of human factors and non-technical skills. Elevate your diving general life skills. Read, listen and absorb Gareth’s insights.
Apple Podcasts5The Divers
United States3 months ago - Needs to be incorporated into scuba diving training
Gareth’s book “Under Pressure” is a must read for all scuba divers. He debriefs accidents in a nonjudgemental describing patterns of thinking that contributed to the accident. He looks at the culture of the diving community and how it contributes to a culture where accidents or close calls are often not thoroughly debriefed.
In his podcasts he briefly covers topics that are important to divers. He provides excellent resources and links to “dive” further into the topic. I look forward to ea... more
Apple Podcasts5Lookn4sharksUnited States2 years ago - Most important podcast for the diving industry
Gareth has truly created the most important dive safety content for the industry. His concepts are designed to create critical thinking skills and apply them to everyday diving situations. It’s appropriate for all divers from the first open water dive certification to the most advanced professional in the field. Thank you Gareth for continuing to provide this information for the safety of the masses. Cheers.
Apple Podcasts5Ron & Heidi SCUBAUnited States3 years ago - Long Form Conversations
Truly stoked to see that Gareth has “finally” gotten into the podcast game as a host.
As a guest on our podcast, he spoke as if he had been preparing for this role all his life, which of course he has.
The long form conversations that podcasts allow are one more way for divers, etc., to learn from experts like Gareth and his guests which can then be applied to their own experiences.
Looking forward to the in depth listening that your podcast will surely offer.
Daniel Porter
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Apple Podcasts5DocvfrUnited States3 years ago
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A deep, system-first look at safety in diving, blending interviews with case-study deep dives that apply human factors and non-technical skills to real-world incidents. Episodes examine why rules bend, how organizational culture shapes safety outcomes, and how learning can move beyond blame through just culture, safer leadership practices, and cross-domain insights from aviation and healthcare. The show consistently emphasizes context, learning infrastructure, and practical tools to improve safety in recreational, technical, and professional diving, making it valuable for professionals, instructors, operators, and researchers seeking actionable safety improvements.
Noteworthy angles include a strong emphasis on systemic factors over indivi... more
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