In this episode, we delve into risk management and decision-making in diving, exploring the difference between personal and professional responsibilities. Using a case of a divemaster tasked with guiding divers on a challenging wreck dive, we examine the complexities of managing hazards, understanding acceptable risks, and the impact of assumptions and biases. The conversation highlights the importance of preparation, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to safety, while acknowledging the challenges of balancing rules with real-world scenarios. Ultimately, we discuss how diving professionals can navigate these grey areas, fostering safer practices while maintaining the adventurous spirit of diving.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/who-owns-the-risk-in-diving

Links: HSE Terms: https://www.hse.gov.uk/managing/theory/alarpglance.htm

Normalisation of Deviance video: https://vimeo.com/174875861

Work as Imagined vs Work as Done: https://humanisticsystems.com/2016/12/05/the-varieties-of-human-work/

Tags: English, Decision Making, Gareth Lock, Risk, Risk Management