# SH296: When 'I'm Fine' Isn't True: Speaking Up and Ending the Dive

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Podcast: [Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving](https://stenobird.com/podcast/counter-errorism-in-diving-applying-human-factors-to-diving-6626048)
Published: 2026-07-15T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thehumandiver.com/
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Duration seconds: 797

## Resource

This episode explores a diving incident where nothing officially “went wrong,” yet a series of small decisions and social pressures nearly led to tragedy. A newer CCR diver and his wife joined more experienced divers on an unfamiliar shore dive, and although they surfaced safely, the dive revealed how easily people can ignore warning signs when they feel pressure to fit in, avoid disappointing others, or challenge more experienced teammates. Drawing on research into speaking up, psychological safety, and stop-work authority, the episode examines why divers often stay silent even when they feel uncomfortable, and why near-misses are rarely reported or discussed. It argues that the absence of accidents does not mean a system is safe, and that real safety depends less on rules and policies and more on leadership, team culture, and how people respond when someone calls a dive. The discussion highlights the importance of curiosity, open communication, and creating environments where stopping a dive is treated as good judgement rather than failure, helping divers and teams learn before luck runs out. Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/post/when-im-fine-isnt-true Links: Resources page including the DEBrIEF guide and building psychological safety: https://www.thehumandiver.com/resources Tags: THD-English | THD-Learning, Incidents & Just Culture

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