Hazard perception and reporting

Ewan Douglas, Sam Cromie, Chiara Leva

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Abstract

Reporting of hazards is a key aspect of safety management in industry, but relatively little empirical investigation of reporting has been undertaken. This research reports on a study to explore the detection and reporting of hazards by members of the public. Three simulated hazards were developed. The experiment aimed to assess the capacity to recall recognise and report hazards of the participants by means of an exit survey. Participants performed better at recognition than recollection with no actual reporting of hazards recorded. The results validated some of the findings suggested by the literature and can assist in the development of a new experimental methodology as training within organisations to improve awareness of hazards and reporting practices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015
EditorsPatrick Waterson, Sarah Sharples, Steven Shorrock
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages151-158
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781138028036
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2015 - Daventry, United Kingdom
Duration: 13 Apr 201516 Apr 2015

Publication series

NameContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityDaventry
Period13/04/1516/04/15

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