In this episode, we discuss the importance of human factors in rebreather diving, highlighting key themes from the Rebreather Forum 4 conference. Rebreather diving, while offering unique opportunities, is far more complex than traditional scuba due to its intricate systems and hidden failure modes. The talk covers the role of systems thinking in improving safety, the need for a just culture, the value of psychological safety, and the importance of non-technical skills like teamwork and communication. We also explore the challenges of implementing human factors and why they are essential for the future of safe rebreather diving.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/summary-of-rf4-paper-human-factors-in-rebreather-diving

Links: Workshop proceedings: https://indepthmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rebreather-Forum-4-Proceedings-2024.pdf

HSE report RR871: http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr871.pdf

HFiD Essentials program: https://www.thehumandiver.com/HFiD-Essentials

Gareth’s thesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRXqeQvRFK0

Video’s from the presentations: https://rebreatherforum.tech/program/

Gareth’s presentation: https://gue.tv/programs/rebreather-forum-4-ccr-diving-advancements?cid=3312565&permalink=human-factors-rebreather-diving-ccr-systems-safety

Tags:  English, Gareth Lock, Rebreather, Research, Safety