Using technology to facilitate the design and delivery of warnings

This paper describes several ways in which new technologies can assist in the design and delivery of warnings. There are four discussion points: (1) current product information can be delivered via the Internet; (2) computer software and hardware are available to assist in the design, construction, and production of visual and auditory warnings; (3) various detection devices can be used to recognize instances in which warnings might be delivered; and (4) a warning presentation can be modified to fit conditions and persons. Implications, example applications and future prospects of these points are described.

[1]  Judy Edworthy,et al.  Warning design : a research prospective , 1996 .

[2]  Judy Edworthy,et al.  Perceived Urgency in Speech Warnings , 2000 .

[3]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Users' Hazard Perceptions of Warning Components: An Examination of Colors and Symbols , 2000 .

[4]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Measuring Visual Search Time for a Product Warning Label as a Function of Icon, Color, Column and Vertical Placement , 1999 .

[5]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Intended Carefulness for Voiced Warning Signal Words , 1998 .

[6]  Robert S. Kennedy,et al.  Signal Word and Color Specifications for Product Warnings: An Isoperformance Application , 1994 .

[7]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Connoted Hazard of Voiced Warning Signal Words: An Examination of Auditory Components , 2000 .

[8]  M S Wogalter,et al.  Availability of operator manuals for used consumer products. , 1998, Applied ergonomics.

[9]  Timothy P. Rhoades,et al.  A Task-Analytic Approach to the Temporal and Spatial Placement of Product Warnings , 1993 .

[10]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Behavioral compliance with warnings: effects of voice, context, and location , 1993 .

[11]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Personalization of warning signs: The role of perceived relevance on behavioral compliance , 1994 .

[12]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Applying Usability Engineering Principles to the Design and Testing of Warning Messages , 1999 .

[13]  Neville A. Stanton,et al.  Warnings in research and practice , 1995 .

[14]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Consumer product warnings: The role of hazard perception , 1991 .

[15]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Compliance to owner's manual warnings: influence of familiarity and the placement of a supplemental directive , 1995 .

[16]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Do Product Warnings Increase Safe Behavior? A Meta-Analysis , 1997 .

[17]  Michael S. Wogalter,et al.  Using voice and print directives and warnings to supplement product manual instructions , 1999 .