Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Human Factors (2025)

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SH148: Risk of diving fatality is 1:200 000. However, you cannot be a fraction of dead…! 15:59

2d ago15:59

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In this episode, we explore how risk is perceived and managed in diving, where emotions, biases, and mental shortcuts often outweigh logic and statistics. Diving fatalities are statistically rare, but those numbers don’t resonate emotionally—our decisions are more influenced by stories and personal experiences. Through real-life examples, we unpack…

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HFESTG - Perception and Performance 1:26

7d ago1:26

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...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has 24 technical groups that are concerned with the human factors aspects of specific application areas? One of those is the Perception and Performance Technical GroupThe Perception and Performance Technical Group’s primary purpose is to promotee…

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Ari Antonovsky - Human Aspects of Dependability and his work 35:07

8d ago35:07

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The HFESA president Kath Jones is chatting to Ari Antonovsky about his work on Human factors and 'Human Dependability.' Dr Antonovsky was originally trained as a Materials Engineer. Through his role as a Reliability Engineer in the resource industry in Australia, Indonesia and NZ, he became involved in working directly with maintenence and operatio…

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SH147: Dive safety leads to nothingness...and nothingness is unemotive! 8:52

5d ago8:52

8:52

How do you measure safety in diving? This episode dives into a real story of a dive team that adapted to an emerging safety risk when two divers, certified but inexperienced in drysuits and challenging conditions, showed signs of stress. Through situational awareness, communication, and teamwork, the team adjusted their plan, choosing a safer dive …

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SH146: Why ‘everyone is responsible for their own risk-based decisions’ isn’t the right approach to take to improve diving safety. 7:53

9d ago7:53

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In this episode, we explore the decision-making challenges in diving, sharing a personal story of risky dives and lessons learned. A diver reflects on their early diving experiences, from breaking training depth limits to encountering equipment failures at 30m, and how a lack of knowledge and overconfidence contributed to risky choices. We discuss …

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SH145: Cognitive Dissonance - Why you are right and I am wrong...Or are you? 7:16

12d ago7:16

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In this episode, we dive into cognitive dissonance—the psychological discomfort of confronting facts that challenge our beliefs—and how it impacts decision-making and safety in diving. Drawing on insights from Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed and examples from aviation, justice, and diving, we explore why even highly educated individuals can resi…

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SH144: Just another brick in (under) the wall...taking action 8:16

16d ago8:16

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In this episode, we explore the gap between knowledge and action, focusing on how even small, intentional changes can lead to significant improvements in safety and performance. Drawing from examples like the WHO Safe Surgical Checklist and lessons from diving, we highlight the importance of applying what we know—whether through simple tools like c…

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CXA Certification 1:01

17d ago1:01

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…and now for another Human Factors Minute! Human Factors International, Inc. offers certification courses to those interested in pursuing a career as a user experience practitioner. While there are a few certifications available, the Certified User Experience Analyst (CXA) certification is specifically geared towards those who are currently practic…

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SH143: 'Entirely Predictable' vs 'Managing Uncertainty': How many rolls on the dice? 13:05

19d ago13:05

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of managing risk and uncertainty in diving, challenging the notion that accidents are "entirely predictable." Unlike measurable risks, diving involves countless variables that create uncertainty, often managed through mental shortcuts and biases. We discuss how hindsight bias, overconfidence, and peer…

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Stephanie Black - Organisational Performance and Wellbeing 43:00

20d ago43:00

43:00

Kath Jones our HFESA President, is discussing Organisational Performance, Cognitive Demands, and Mental Health Maturity Assessment Tools with Stephanie Black. Stephanie Black is an experienced programs manager with a diverse cross-disciplinary background. Stephanie is passionate about enhancing organisational performance and human wellbeing amidst …

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SH142: The standard you walk past is the standard you accept 6:57

23d ago6:57

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The diving industry faces challenges in maintaining high safety standards due to a lack of effective feedback mechanisms and a fear of reprisal for reporting substandard practices. Feedback is essential for improving performance and preventing dangerous "normalization of deviance," but it’s often viewed as blame rather than an opportunity for learn…

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SH141: We cannot improve if we don't learn. We can't learn if we don't understand. 11:18

26d ago11:18

11:18

When discussing diving incidents, it’s vital to shift away from blame and hindsight bias and instead foster a culture of open dialogue to understand why decisions made sense at the time. Often, divers are doing their best with the resources, training, and information available, but situational awareness and decision-making are shaped by incomplete …

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Alarms 1:11

28d ago1:11

1:11

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Alarms and alarm systems are often an integral aspect of a Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), along with displays and controls. An effective HMI should support optimal human performance. Alarms help personnel to maintain a system or process within a safe operating ‘envelope’ and help them recognise early an…

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SH140: Safety is not _the_ priority... 11:12

1M ago11:12

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Safety in diving is not a standalone priority but one of many factors, including time, money, resources, and productivity, that individuals and organizations must balance in a dynamic environment. Safety is best understood as reducing risk to an "acceptable level," but defining what is acceptable can be complex and context-dependent. Using principl…

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SH139: What does Human Factors in Diving mean? 8:55

1M ago8:55

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Human factors in diving encompass everything from individual behavior to the interaction between divers, technology, and organizational systems. This podcast dives into the complexities of human factors, exploring how they influence safety, performance, and decision-making. Topics include cognitive biases, stress, and fatigue, as well as the gap be…

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Paul Lambertson - HFE Integration in Flight Deck Design 39:54

1M ago39:54

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Paul Lambertson and Sharon Todd chat about his experience in Flight Deck design and his use of Systems Theoretical Process Analysis (STPA) (Levenson & Thomas 2018). Paul Lambertson has been in the aerospace industry for over twenty years and in that time he has had a focus on human to machine interface for the design and operations of flight decks.…

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SH138: Why ‘Human Error’ is a poor term if we are to improve diving safety 24:59

1M ago24:59

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This podcast explores the limitations of attributing diving accidents to "human error," a reductionist explanation that fails to address the complexities of real-world decision-making and system failures. By examining a case study involving oxygen toxicity during a rebreather dive, the episode delves into how biases, situational awareness, and flaw…

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Ergo X 1:16

1M ago1:16

1:16

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! The goal of ErgoX is to improve safe and effective user technology adoption. ErgoX explores the latest in new technology and research, and its applications in human factors and ergonomics. This conference promotes multi-disciplinary and cross-market collaboration through three tracks: cybersecurity, exos…

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E306 - All Things CES2025 1:04:20

1M ago1:04:20

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Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode, we dig into the most exciting and bizarre innovations from CES 2025. Topics include: emerging technologies like flexible displays, new robot vacuums, flying vehicles, and advanced AI applications. We also touch on trends in the automotive industry and the potential future of personal …

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SH137: Stop making stupid mistakes. If only they’d follow the rules 16:49

1M ago16:49

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In this episode, we explore a diving incident that highlights the critical importance of understanding human factors in high-risk activities like technical diving. A diver survived an oxygen toxicity seizure thanks to her buddy's quick thinking, but the investigation revealed a web of human errors, from outdated equipment to flawed decision-making.…

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SH136: Nine ways to stop your dive team improving 7:47

1M ago7:47

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Effective communication is critical for safety and performance in diving, yet many divers struggle to speak up due to fear of judgment, peer pressure, or an adversarial culture. This silence can lead to mistakes, unreported incidents, and missed opportunities for improvement. Leaders at all levels play a vital role in fostering open dialogue by res…

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SH135: 17 Cognitive Biases which Contribute to Diving Accidents 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts significantly impact decision-making, especially in high-risk environments like diving, where errors can have critical or fatal consequences. Factors such as narcosis, reduced visibility, and altered sound perception exacerbate these biases, distorting reality and affecting safety. Common biases include anchori…

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CIMOP 1:06

2M ago1:06

1:06

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Computer-integrated Manufacturing, Organization, and People System Design (CIMOP): This model allows for evaluating computer-integrated manufacturing, organization, and people system design based on knowledge of the system.The CIMOP (computer-integrated manufacturing, organization and people) system is a…

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SH134: Human Error in Diving: Is it really that simple? 12:57

2M ago12:57

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This episode explores the complexities of human error in diving incidents, challenging the oversimplified blame often placed on individuals. Drawing on James Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model, we examine how both active failures (individual actions) and latent conditions (systemic weaknesses) contribute to accidents. We also discuss cognitive biases, suc…

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SH133: Blood, Banks and Diving: The value of knowledge, experience and training 5:18

2M ago5:18

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This episode dives into the importance of investing in skills and experience to prepare for unexpected challenges in diving and life. Using an analogy of red and white blood cells, we explore the balance between productivity and response readiness, emphasizing why both are essential. Drawing lessons from Captain Sullenberger’s emergency landing on …

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SH132: Leadership in Diving? Why is it needed, it is only a sport... 12:55

2M ago12:55

12:55

This episode explores the critical role of leadership in diving, drawing on a challenging night dive on the Abu Nuhas reef and lessons from military aviation. The dive highlighted the importance of accountability, planning, and adapting leadership styles to the situation. Diving lacks formal leadership training, yet all divers—from instructors to d…

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HFESTG - Occupational Ergonomics 1:06

2M ago1:06

1:06

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has 24 technical groups that are concerned with the human factors aspects of specific application areas? One of those is the Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group (formerly Industrial Ergonomics). This TG is concerned with the application of er…

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SH131: With Errors: Aviation Blames The System, The Diving Community Often Blames the Individual 6:07

2M ago6:07

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This episode dives into the lessons the diving community can learn from aviation safety practices, using the near-disaster of Air Canada Flight AC759 at San Francisco Airport as a starting point. In aviation, near-misses are thoroughly investigated to uncover systemic issues rather than just individual mistakes, fostering a culture of learning and …

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SH130: The Power of One 7:33

2M ago7:33

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In this episode, we explore how authority gradients—the imbalance of power or experience between individuals—can lead to critical mistakes in diving and other high-stakes environments. Drawing lessons from aviation, medicine, and real-world diving incidents, we discuss how the fear of questioning a more experienced person can prevent vital safety c…

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SH129: We judge based on outcomes, not on process 10:49

2M ago10:49

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In this episode, we dive into the role of social conformity, biases, and decision-making in diving safety. Humans naturally seek group belonging, but this can lead to harsh judgments when incidents occur, particularly on social media. We explore how biases like hindsight and outcome bias affect our perceptions of accidents, often focusing on blame …

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ANSI/HFES 100-2007 Standard 1:06

2M ago1:06

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...and now for another Human Factors Minute! HFES has developed a technical standard in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute:In November 2007, the American National Standards Institute approved ANSI/HFES 100-2007, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations as an American National Standard. The ANSI/HFES 100-2007 Human …

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SH128: I am biased...you are biased...we are all biased...! 5:15

2M ago5:15

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In this episode, we explore how cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that influence our decisions—affect our actions in complex and dynamic situations. Whether things go right or wrong, biases like overconfidence, expectation bias, and hindsight bias shape our thinking, often without us realizing it. We discuss practical ways to identify and reflect o…

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SH127: Can divers learn from the US Forest Service? 14:23

3M ago14:23

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This podcast episode explores how the U.S. Forest Service uses structured Learning Reviews to improve safety in high-risk environments by focusing on understanding the context, mindset, and systemic factors behind incidents rather than assigning blame. Highlighting parallels to the diving community, we discuss the importance of storytelling, identi…

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Work should not Hurt!-A participative ergonomics programme for kiwi tradies 41:03

3M ago41:03

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Chris Polaczuk and Steve Kolose chat to Sharon Todd about their participative tradie programme. Musculoskeletal injuries have resulted in significant lost productivity in the New Zealand Construction industry and are especially prevalent in the specialist trades. Despite recent advances in health, safety and technology meaningful interventions to r…

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HFESTG - Macroergonomics 1:43

3M ago1:43

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...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has 24 technical groups that are concerned with the human factors aspects of specific application areas? One of those is the macro ergonomics technical group. The macroergonomics technical group formerly known as the organizational design and man…

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SH126: Why did he make such an obvious mistake...? 12:49

3M ago12:49

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In this episode, we dive into the complexities of decision-making in high-risk environments, focusing on why some choices that lead to accidents might seem baffling but are understandable in context. We discuss Todd Conklin's and Chris Perrow's ideas on "Normal Accidents," highlighting how unforeseen events can occur despite experience and training…

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SH125: "Known Unknowns" - Are they considered enough in diving...? 8:24

3M ago8:24

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In this episode, we explore Donald Rumsfeld's "known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns" concept and how it applies to risk management in diving. Using the Johari window model of self-reflection, we discuss the importance of understanding risks that divers face, from routine (known knowns) to unpredictable (unknown unknowns). The episode …

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Human Factors in Government - An interview with Sarah Sharples 51:59

3M ago51:59

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Sarah Sharples, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Dept. of Transport and Past President of the CIEHF shares her thoughts on how Human Factors can engage with Government Policy development and how she champions HF within Government, both directly and indirectly.Autor: Barry Kirby C.ErgHF FCIEHF

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SH124: Congratulations on surviving. Dude, you’re one lucky f***er 13:51

3M ago13:51

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In this episode, we delve into the story of Eric, a wingsuit base jumper who nearly died during a jump, to explore the risks, attitudes, and decision-making in extreme sports. Eric’s candid interview highlights how rapid progression without mentorship, inferred peer pressure, and normalization of risky behavior nearly led to fatal consequences. His…

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TOP Modeler 1:17

3M ago1:17

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...and now for another Human Factors Minute! TOP (Technology, Organization, and People) modeler is a macroergonomic tool that helps manufacturing companies identify the organizational changes needed when new technologies are being considered for their process.Established in 1991, the multi-year, industry-focused, ten-million dollar research program…

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SH123: Why is it so hard to thumb a dive, or end something that you have committed to? 7:05

3M ago7:05

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One of the key lessons in diving is that anyone can end a dive at any time for any reason, no questions asked, yet making that call can be tough due to unspoken pressures. This episode explores how inferred peer pressure, desire for group belonging, and risk-taking in “losing situations” all affect a diver’s willingness to thumb a dive. Through sto…

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SH122: "Human Error" or "Diver Error": Are they just an easy way of blaming the individual? 7:57

3M ago7:57

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In this episode, we dive into the concept of human error, examining why labeling it as the sole cause of accidents often oversimplifies the issue and prevents meaningful improvement. Human error is natural, inevitable, and can range from minor to life-threatening in impact. Effective safety culture encourages open discussion of mistakes without bla…

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E305 - Humanoid Robots and the Evolution of Space Fashion 59:07

3M ago59:07

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Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick and Barry dive into the latest advancements in humanoid robots, including a collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute. They also discuss the exciting new spacesuits developed by NASA in partnership with luxury brand Prada for the up…

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SH121: We all make errors. Let’s not judge those involved without understanding the ‘how’ it made sense. 7:53

3M ago7:53

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In this episode, we explore the concept of a Just Culture in diving, where learning from mistakes and sharing incidents openly helps improve safety without fear of unfair criticism or blame. Inspired by Human Factors and Ergonomics, which emerged in WWII to address human error in fast-evolving systems, Just Culture highlights that mistakes often re…

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Aviation 1:30

3M ago1:30

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...and now for another Human Factors Minute! HF in Aviation is concerned with the application of humanfactors to the development, design, certification, operation, and maintenance ofhuman-machine systems in aviation and space environments. HF pros addressesissues for civilian and military systems in the realm of performance and safety.Human factors…

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Space Wales - An Interview with Rosie Cane 37:40

3M ago37:40

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Rosie Cane, Cluster Manager for Space Wales, chats to Barry about what Space Wales is, how it works, and the opportunities for Human Factors and Ergonomics to add value to the sector.Autor: Barry Kirby C.ErgHF FCIEHF

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