Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving

SH195: Murphy was wrong!

Jul 30, 2025
Exploring the flaws in Murphy's Law, the discussion emphasizes that success often stems from more than just luck. It highlights the importance of structured debriefs to reflect on both good and bad outcomes in diving. The podcast delves into near-misses, like the chlorine gas leak in Aqaba, showing how systemic issues can lead to individual errors. By addressing these deeper factors influencing behavior, divers can improve safety management and prevent serious incidents, rather than merely adhering to rules or blaming failures.
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INSIGHT

Murphy's Law Oversimplifies Safety

  • Murphy's Law oversimplifies safety by implying failures are inevitable.
  • More often, things go right even when procedures aren't perfectly followed.
INSIGHT

Focus Beyond Outcomes

  • Focusing just on outcomes creates false safety confidence.
  • We must understand the processes behind successes and failures.
ADVICE

Use 'Good or Lucky' Debriefs

  • Ask "Were we good, or were lucky?" after dives to evaluate performance.
  • Review ignored standards and risky behaviors even if no issue occurred that dive.
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