THMG429 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 2

THMG429 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 2Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we go for DUNNING-KRUGER EFFECT and NORMALCY BIAS.Also, Feb 7th, 2024 at 1930 Est is the first long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Rick emery which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:Industrial Emergency Council (IEC)Providing great training for great folks. Check them out here. (https://iectraining.org/) Just in case you’ve been hiding under a rock, we’re now out and about doing in-person training. Don’t let your agency miss out on this act! Click here (https://hazmatdev2024.wpenginepowered.com/course-catalog/) to see our expanding catalog of offerings, or you can skip right to the cha, and click here (https://hazmatdev2024.wpenginepowered.com/hireus/) to get the ball rolling.If you would like to advertise with us, click here (https://mailchi.mp/thehazmatguys/signup) to get on our mailing list and find out about what we can offer to get your company’s message in front of more eyes.You can get even more content than the audio-only version you are enjoying here! Upgrade your account to a Technician (https://hazmatdev2024.wpenginepowered.com/product/technician-membership/) or Specialist (https://hazmatdev2024.wpenginepowered.com/product/specialist-membership/) to get the video, early release, and monthly happy hour with us by clicking here (https://hazmatdev2024.wpenginepowered.com/store/).Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT68SWW) to get your copy.Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. (https://itunes.apple.com/review?id=1063149340&type=Podcast) Thanks!Follow us on the socials:Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheHazMatGuys)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguys/?hl=en)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guys)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHazMatGuys)Thanks for listening and watching! Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!™Episode OverviewThis episode delves into the intricate psychological challenges faced by hazardous materials (HM) technicians. Through engaging discussions, the hosts explore significant hurdles such as the Dunning-Kruger effect and the normalcy bias, providing insights and strategies to overcome these issues. The conversations are enriched with examples, including historical events like Hurricane Katrina and the Fukushima disaster, making the episode not only informative but also highly relatable for HM professionals.Segment Breakdown and Timestamps* Introduction and Overview (00:00:18 - 00:01:27)The hosts introduce the topic of psychological hurdles in HM tech training, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and mentorship.