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In this episode, we explore how safety in diving is not just about avoiding accidents but about building systems that can fail safely. Drawing on a real-life incident shared by Phil Short, we examine how a small technical issue—debris in a rebreather valve—could have escalated into a life-threatening situation during a cave dive. We highlight the critical role of technical preparation, situational awareness, and non-technical skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication in managing and recovering from unexpected challenges. By sharing these stories, we aim to help divers understand how to plan for failures and enhance safety through learning, reflection, and a chronic unease about what could go wrong.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/failing-safely-400m-back-in-a-cave
Links: How Safe is Your Diving blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/how-safe-is-your-diving
Tags: English, CCR, Decision Making, Gareth Lock, Leadership, Non-Technical Skills, Teamwork
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In this episode, we explore how safety in diving is not just about avoiding accidents but about building systems that can fail safely. Drawing on a real-life incident shared by Phil Short, we examine how a small technical issue—debris in a rebreather valve—could have escalated into a life-threatening situation during a cave dive. We highlight the critical role of technical preparation, situational awareness, and non-technical skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication in managing and recovering from unexpected challenges. By sharing these stories, we aim to help divers understand how to plan for failures and enhance safety through learning, reflection, and a chronic unease about what could go wrong.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/failing-safely-400m-back-in-a-cave
Links: How Safe is Your Diving blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/how-safe-is-your-diving
Tags: English, CCR, Decision Making, Gareth Lock, Leadership, Non-Technical Skills, Teamwork
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