In this episode, we continue exploring the “Dirty Dozen,” a set of human factors that can lead to mistakes in diving, by looking at pressure, lack of awareness, and lack of knowledge. These factors affect divers of all levels because they shape how we think, act, and make decisions underwater. Pressure—whether from time, money, or other people—can push divers into taking risks or rushing, while lack of awareness can cause them to miss important changes in their surroundings. Lack of knowledge, including not knowing what you don’t know, can lead to poor decisions or unsafe actions, especially in new environments or with unfamiliar equipment. We also discuss practical ways to manage these issues, such as improving skills so tasks become automatic, sharing responsibilities within the team, building a supportive culture, asking open questions, and staying curious about the “why” behind procedures.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-3

Links: Part One: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-1

Part Two: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-2

Part Four: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/reframing-the-dirty-dozen-part-4

Tags: English, Communication, Fatigue, Jenny Lord, Performance Shaping Factors, Situation Awareness, Stress