Safety

• Behavior Analyses Help People Work Safer

  Learn how behavior-based safety programs can help companies cut injuries and accidents through systematic observation, analysis and intervention.

• Danger Ahead: Risk Communication Leads to Healthier Living

  Psychological research shows efforts to change people's judgments about the risks associated with health-related behaviors can successfully change those behaviors.

• Driven to Distraction

  Learn why driving and cellphones aren’t a good mix.

• Even A Bit of Lead Is Bad For Kids' Psychological Development

  Superman couldn't see through lead, but doctors and psychologists did, exposing lead's damaging effects on children's psychological development.

• Why Lime-Yellow Fire Trucks Are Safer Than Red

  Human factors and ergonomics researchers have found that bright yellow vehicles are less likely to be involved in accidents.

• Making Air Travel Safer Through Crew Resource Management (CRM)

  This approach prevents aviation accidents and may soon save lives in operating and emergency rooms.

• Third Brake Light Is No Third Wheel

  A small design change can save lives, property and money.

• More Sleep Would Make Most Americans Happier, Healthier and Safer

  Few Americans get enough sleep each night, and the consequences can be disastrous.

• The Fast and the Furious

  Psychologists figure out who gets road rage and find ways to calm them down.

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