Interaction of signal word and colour on warning labels: differences in perceived hazard and behavioural compliance

Article Abstract:

Separate research has been done on the connoted hazard of various color and signal words. The present study seeks to investigate the interaction of colors and signal words. Two experiments were done separately to study color's influence on perceptions of hazard and on compliance to warning labels. Findings show that hazard level changed as a function of the signal word and color where it was presented.

Usage, Color

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Emergency signal failure: implications and recommendations

Article Abstract:

An examination of the literature reveals a range of research findings on the design of emergency signalling systems and on responses to emergency signalling. Many of these findings relate to operator mistrust of the reliability of emergency signals. Trainers should accommodate these findings in their training programmes, but there is a need for further research on some aspects of response behaviour.

Signals and signaling, Signaling, False alarms, Alarm reaction

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Effectiveness of glue odour as a warning signal

Article Abstract:

Glue warnings which were given to undergraduates were assessed in the study where the subjects performed gluing plastic objects symbolizing departments in a factory on a floor plan, writing instructions on how to do this task and rating the glue on its safety. The glue was rated as less safe when it had an odor and when 85% of the subjects noticed its odor.

Physiological aspects, Odors

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