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Scuba News
August 16, 2025 by HAL
The Human Diver has released a new course called HFiD: Essentials (2025). This course focuses on teamwork, communication, and decision-making for divers. It explores why divers sometimes make simple mistakes and teaches strategies to improve safety. Key topics include understanding how our minds work, creating a safe environment, and learning from mistakes. The course aims […]
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August 5, 2025 by HAL
The Human Diver has launched a new course called HFiD:Essentials (2025). This course focuses on teamwork, communication, and decision-making for divers and instructors. It helps address common mistakes divers make. Participants will learn to improve their awareness and safety underwater. The course includes real-world scenarios and tools to enhance diving skills.
February 27, 2025 by HAL
Gareth Lock, an expert in human factors and technical diving, will speak at the Go Diving Show 2025. He focuses on how human behavior affects safety and enjoyment while diving. His presentation will look at the tragic drowning of Linnea Mills during a diving course and explore ways to improve decision-making and communication in diving. […]
September 7, 2024 by HAL
Rebreather diving, while offering unique underwater exploration, poses significant safety challenges due to its complexity. It requires an understanding of both technical skills and human factors that influence diver performance. Key themes in improving safety include adopting a systems-thinking approach, fostering a just culture for reporting errors, and emphasizing non-technical skills like teamwork and communication. […]
April 17, 2024 by HAL
Understanding the language of human factors helps convey complex concepts and build deeper understanding. Language shapes our reality, aiding in learning and insight. Learning about human factors is like learning a new language, expanding our world limits. Read the entire article at www.thehumandiver.com
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
February 18, 2024 by HAL
Human factors involve more than just human errors and personal limitations, including organizational and cultural elements. Technical skills are crucial, but non-technical skills like decision-making and communication are equally important for safety. Misconceptions include thinking human factors only address human errors and that focusing on technical skills alone is sufficient for safety. Understanding human factors […]
January 18, 2024 by HAL
Improving diver safety and education involves avoiding rushed training in technical diving, ensuring adequacy and proficiency in underwater skills, and incorporating human factors considerations. Training programs should be selective, mentorship-focused, and prioritizing continuous skill development. The diving industry faces challenges like egocentrism and the need for timely, quality training. Read the article
July 2, 2021 by HAL
Professor Bob Stone has extensive experience in human factors and simulation, with a focus on Mixed Reality solutions for training defense paramedics in simulated missions. Read the article
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