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Scuba News
July 3, 2024 by HAL
Explaining decisions in scuba diving can be challenging, as diver experiences and knowledge vary. One diver faced difficulty justifying avoiding a silt-filled tunnel dive despite its apparent simplicity to a colleague. Effective communication, shared knowledge, and experiences like encountering a cramp underwater can help convey decision-making rationale. Read the entire article at www.thehumandiver.com
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June 13, 2024 by HAL
Scuba divers use dive torches for communication, especially valuable during night dives. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
June 11, 2024 by HAL
Effective communication is crucial in scuba diving for safety and success. Learning essential hand signals is vital to convey messages underwater clearly. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
May 20, 2024 by HAL
Sperm whales communicate using a unique ‘phonetic alphabet’ as part of Project CETI, revealing their consensus-based decision-making. Scientists aim to decode these communication patterns to understand the whales’ social structures and interactions. Read the entire article at divemagazine.com
May 19, 2024 by HAL
This blog provides practical tools and strategies for incorporating human factors into scuba diving training. It emphasizes teamwork, communication, and leadership, highlighting the importance of psychological safety and effective team dynamics. Key points include promoting a culture of learning, encouraging open communication within dive teams, and emphasizing mutual accountability and continuous improvement. Read the entire […]
May 16, 2024 by HAL
Sperm whales possess complex communication similar to human phonetics, aiding potential decoding., Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
April 14, 2024 by HAL
Applying teamwork in diving involves training instructors in human factors, promoting leadership behaviors, and fostering a culture of learning. Practical tools include effective communication within the team, emphasizing problem-solving roles, and creating psychologically safe environments. Key strategies include mutual accountability, structured dive briefs, and debriefs focusing on systemic reasons for events. Encouraging continual learning and […]
April 3, 2024 by HAL
Human Factors is all about understanding how humans communicate and work together underwater. It involves learning to interpret non-verbal cues and hidden meanings in communication. By improving communication and teamwork, divers can become more efficient and safer underwater. Read the article
March 10, 2024 by HAL
Creating appropriate systems and structures is crucial for developing a culture of improvement. In scuba diving, focusing on recruitment, skill acquisition, development, communication, feedback, and recognition can enhance team performance. Systems must be clear, understood by all, and support the team’s goals to avoid conflicts and enhance overall success. Read the article
January 24, 2024 by HAL
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