SH298: Beyond the Floor: Why Meeting the Standard Isn't the Same as Being Safe

Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Jul 22, 2026 · 17m

This episode challenges the common belief that following diving standards automatically makes diving safe. It explores how industry standards, while important, can create an illusion of safety when compliance becomes the main goal rather than improving real-world performance. The discussion examines how many diving standards are written and assessed by the same organisations they are meant to guide, creating a closed system that can protect institutions legally while limiting opportunities for deeper learning and improvement. It also looks at why accident investigations often focus on…