A framework for relating the variables involved in the public perception of hazardous materials transportation was presented. The framework consisted of a conditional mathematical equation in which perceived safety was described by six basic terms (technical feasibility, political palatability, social responsibility, utility assessment, media interpretation, and familiarity as a function of time). The resulting framework provides the technologist with an initial formulation to better understand public perception. (ERA citation 07:045891)


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    Title :

    Perceived Safety of Transporting Hazardous Materials


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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