Risk in safety is often framed in matrices as likelihood x consequences. It holds an allure of (semi)objectivity – the numbers are the numbers. But what is the role of emotion and feelings within our risk judgements? Today’s article argues that what we ‘feel’ about risk precedes and influences what we ‘think’ about risk. This… Continue reading Safe As podcast e18: When emotion leads risk – risk as feelings and not just numbers
Tag: risk perception
Evaluating the Impact of Hazard Information on Fieldworkers’ Safety Risk Perception
This study investigated how 181 fieldworkers rate the severity and frequency of safety incidents for five construction work scenarios. The scenarios introduced new hazards into the scenarios, assessing how workers responded, if at all. Background: · Safety risk perception (SRP) is estimated using the participants’ perception of the safety hazards severity and frequency of occurrence… Continue reading Evaluating the Impact of Hazard Information on Fieldworkers’ Safety Risk Perception
Insidious Safety Threat of Fatigue: Investigating Construction Workers’ Risk of Accident Due to Fatigue
This was really interesting. It studied the impact of self-assessed fatigue on hazard recognition and safety risk perception in construction. Fatigue is a ubiquitous phenomenon and among construction workers is said to be no different. It’s been implicated in a range of safety and performance implications. 135 construction workers were recruited to participate in the… Continue reading Insidious Safety Threat of Fatigue: Investigating Construction Workers’ Risk of Accident Due to Fatigue
Do metaphors in health messages work? Exploring emotional and cognitive factors
Do metaphors in health messages improve (intention for) self-protective behaviours? This study manipulated a few health messages (sun danger) via metaphorical vs literal risk messages, and sun damage as enemy combat. Extracts: · “People regularly encounter messages encouraging lifestyle behaviors that reduce the risk of illnesses such as cancer, influenza, and diabetes. But all too frequently… Continue reading Do metaphors in health messages work? Exploring emotional and cognitive factors
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