Stay ConnectedHuman 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-technical skills contributed (or prevented) it from happening in the manner it did.
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Part 3 of the Dummies series. This one is looking at Just Culture and why we need it in order to learn.
In this episode, we unravel the concept of a Just Culture in the context of Human Factors and its critical role in facilitating learning from mistakes. We start by clarifying the notion of culture, emphasizing its subjective nature rooted in fairness. Contrary to common misconceptions, a Just Culture is not about assigning blame but about understanding what went wrong and why individuals made certain decisions.
We illustrate this with two poignant examples: the MV Conception sinking and a tragic diving incident in the UK. In both cases, a deeper examination of the system and circumstances, rather than immediate blame, led to valuable lessons and, in some instances, legal outcomes that diverged from initial perceptions.
We underscore the importance of asking "How did this happen?" rather than "Who is to blame?" and advocate for a shift in language and culture within the diving community to foster a shared belief in learning from incidents and enhancing safety.
Original blog URL: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/hf-in-diving-for-dummies-part-3-just-culture
Links:
National Transportation Safety Board accident report
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MAR2003.pdf
Press reports on the “out of gas” incident
https://divernet.com/scuba-news/hung-jury-discharged-in-stoney-manslaughter-trial/
https://divernet.com/scuba-diving/diving-instructor-cleared-in-safety-stop-death-case/
Information about IPO
https://www.bsac.com/news-and-blog/the-hidden-killer-immersion-pulmonary-oedema-ipo/
Gareth’s blog on InDepth about Just Culture
Tags:
- English Dummies Incident Analysis Incident Investigation Incident Reporting Jenny Lord Just Culture
In this 10-part podcast series, we'll explore the basics of human factors in diving, breaking down complex ideas in a way that's easy to grasp. Each episode will feature real-life examples to make the concepts clear. We're doing this series because we've heard feedback that some diving information can be too hard to understand. Our first episode explains what human factors are and why they matter in diving. We'll cover topics like how to give a dive briefing, using checklists effectively, making good decisions, and more. These principles help divers do the right things and avoid mistakes. Join us as we make diving safer and more understandable for everyone.
Original Blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/hf-for-dummies-part-1-human-factors
Tags:
English Dummies Gareth Lock Human Factors Non-Technical Skills
Links:
Humanistic Systems: Four Kinds of ‘Human Factors’ - https://humanisticsystems.com/2017/08/11/four-kinds-of-human-factors-1-the-human-factor/
In this podcast episode, we dive into the concept of situation awareness, something we've all been told to improve at some point in our lives. Instead of trying to pay more attention, we explore the idea of knowing what to pay attention to and how to use that information effectively. We look at the three key components.
First, there's Perception, which involves gathering information through our senses—what we see, hear, and feel. However, our ability to notice everything is limited, so we subconsciously select what's relevant to us. This selection is based on importance, interest, or danger, which grabs our attention. But even then, we can still miss important details due to overload or not realizing their significance at the time. The second part is Comprehension, where we need to understand and interpret the information we've perceived. Sometimes, even if we see clues, we may not fully grasp their meaning. Finally, Projection is about taking these clues, understanding them, and anticipating what might happen next. It's the ability to predict outcomes based on the information we've gathered. Experience and training play a crucial role in enhancing our situation awareness, allowing us to handle more tasks without losing awareness. If you'd like to delve deeper into this topic, check out the provided resources for more insights.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/hf-in-diving-for-dummies-part-4-SA
Links:
You can't pay MORE attention: the myth of 'loss of situation awareness' - https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/cant_pay_MORE_attention
When The Rescuer Nearly Needs Rescuing! - Task Fixation - https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/rescuer-and-rescued
Tags
- English Dummies Jenny Lord Situation Awareness
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