SH261: “Would you speak up to the Commander?” - “No. They already know” - Making changes to your team's diving

Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Mar 14, 2026 · 13m

This episode explores why real learning in diving is harder than buying new gear or following checklists. It explains how divers, like firefighters and oil and gas workers, often struggle to change habits, question tradition, and speak up in teams, even when something feels wrong. The problem isn’t a lack of training or information, but culture — things like hierarchy, fear of blame, and not feeling safe to challenge more experienced people. The key message is that safer diving doesn’t come from more equipment or more rules, but from better communication, shared learning, honest debriefs, and…