You are entering water with known problems, and don't kid yourself that it's any different.
by: Andrzej GornickiPublished on: 18/02/2026Diving safety begins on the surface: invisible problems, margin erosion, and normalisation of deviations. Non-technical problems cause failures just as much as faulty equipment.
Teamwork in Diving: The Power of Clear Roles & Task Division
Clear roles make dive teams safer and more effective. Learn how recreational, technical, and instructional divers can plan, assign, and debrief task divisions.
So what can we do? The Practical Steps/Tools for Bringing HF/NTS into Diving
by: Gareth LockPublished on: 27/11/2025The Human Factors in Diving (HFiD) theory is there, but how do I bring this into my diving team or organisation? Learn how strong leadership, shared language, debriefing, psychological safety, and culture change help teams make better decisions and be better than yesterday.
“Would you speak up to the Commander?” - “No. They already know” - Making changes to your team's diving
by: Gareth LockPublished on: 26/11/2025Diving struggles to learn because tradition, hierarchy, and poor communication block change. Lessons from Fire Service CRM and Oil & Gas NTS show how behavioural markers, better teamwork, and clear communication can help divers be better than yesterday.
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