From: United Kingdom
Profession: GUE director for risk management
Speciality: diver safety

Garreth has spent the last 8 years focusing on the role of human factors and non-technical in diving successes and failures. He developed his initial knowledge during 25 years in the Royal Air Force and has combined it with his technical diving training. He is an advanced trimix diver with GUE (Tech 2) and certified on the JJ-CCR with IANTD.

He runs a niche business with a global reach having taught human factors in diving classes from Seattle to Auckland and recently published a book called ‘Under Pressure: Diving Deeper with Human Factors’

Presentations

2019

Why ‘stupid’ technical divers aren’t stupid! They are just human

When a diving incident is reported, it is easy to see why an error and mistake was made or a rule was broken. Often we blame the diver for being ‘stupid’, not being aware of the risks or just reckless. But research from other domains under the topic of human factors has shown that this simplistic approach will not improve safety. This mindset-challenging presentation will show you how and why it makes sense for divers to do ’stupid’ things. As you’ll see during the presentation, that includes you! Gareth will also show you what you can do to improve your decisions leading to increased safety, fun and enjoyment on your dives. Curious ? do you want to know more ? Don’t miss this presentation !