Graduate Program
Technology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2021
Thesis Director
Isaac Slaven
Thesis Committee Member
Austin C. Cheney
Thesis Committee Member
Jerry Cloward
Abstract
The manufacturing and construction industries are two of the most dangerous professions, and employees are frequently exposed to hazards and hazardous conditions which can lead to serious injury or even death. An observed phenomenon, frequently called the Dunning-Kruger Effect states that unskilled people are often unaware of their shortcomings and those with the higher-level skills often underestimate their abilities. This study examines employees’ training, years of experience, and performance to gauge any correlations among these variables in the area of hazard awareness. The goal of this study is to help individuals to recognize blind spots in their knowledge to identify hazards in various situations to keep themselves and others safe.
Recommended Citation
Johanson, Allen, "Identifying Scotomata in Hazard Identification Caused By Ignorance and Overconfidence" (2021). Masters Theses. 4866.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4866
Included in
Ergonomics Commons, Industrial Technology Commons, Operational Research Commons, Risk Analysis Commons
