DocumentCode
489159
Title
A Distributed Signal Detection Theory Model: Implications to the Design of Warnings
Author
Lehto, Mark R. ; Papastavrou, Jason D.
Author_Institution
School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
fYear
1991
fDate
26-28 June 1991
Firstpage
2586
Lastpage
2590
Abstract
A distributed signal detection theory model is employed to analyze the effectiveness of warnings under different operating conditions. In particular, the following two cases are examined: the warning on a product is always present, and the warning on a product is administered selectively. The comparative effects of warning versus no warning are described. It is established that selectivity always increase effectiveness. Furthermore, the implications of intermittent hazard versus continuous hazard are discussed.
Keywords
Accidents; Decision making; Design engineering; Hazards; Humans; Manufacturing; Product design; Safety devices; Signal design; Signal detection;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
American Control Conference, 1991
Conference_Location
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-87942-565-2
Type
conf
Filename
4791868
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