This podcast dives into the analysis of a cave diving fatality at Cenote Nariz in Mexico, based on a detailed report by the Creer Line and Safety Committee. The incident highlights critical lessons for divers in all environments, emphasizing the importance of understanding human factors, decision-making, and context in adverse events. While the exact cause of the diver's seizure remains uncertain, likely contributors include hypercapnia or hyperoxia, exacerbated by equipment and procedural factors. Broader lessons focus on fostering safety cultures, avoiding the normalization of risk, maintaining equipment rigor, and embracing systems that encourage learning without blame. Join us to explore how these insights can improve safety and awareness across diving disciplines.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/change-your-language-change-the-world

Links: Podcast ‘Hidden Brain’- are our memories real?: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/are-your-memories-real/

Blog about Agency: https://indepthmag.com/the-role-of-agency-when-discussing-diving-incidents-an-adverse-event-occurs-an-instructor-makes-a-mistake/

Learning Reviews: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/learning-reviews-in-diving

Podcast ‘How did it make sense’: https://www.humaninthesystem.co.uk/hits-hdims

How language changes the way we think TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK7wGAYP6k

The Power and Pitfalls of Language in Accident Investigation: https://nescacademy.nasa.gov/video/2c1ea826930946ff8659621ee83bec931d

The Power Of Language: https://mindsetleadership.co.uk/2023/09/01/the-power-of-language/

Tags: English, Cognitive Biases, Communication, Gareth Lock, Incident Analysis, Incident Reporting