Are warning signs effective in communicating jellyfish hazards?

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Crowley-Cyr, Lynda. 2018. "Are warning signs effective in communicating jellyfish hazards?" Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 34 (2), pp. 181-197.
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Are warning signs effective in communicating jellyfish
hazards?

ERA Journal ID13666
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AuthorCrowley-Cyr, Lynda
Journal TitleJournal of Health, Safety and Environment
Journal Citation34 (2), pp. 181-197
Number of Pages17
Year2018
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN1837-9362
Web Address (URL)https://intelliconnect.wkasiapacific.com/scion/secure/ctx_8968517/index.jsp?crc1=3EDEC605ECA195BC0310D782&node2=WKAP_TAL_66742718%23teid-308&document_id=io3010339sl979141762&node1=WKAP_TAL_AJSHCOMM_REFERENCE&da=WKAP_TAL_66742718&link_type=1&crc2=B351E8537
Abstract

Warning signs are widely used at beach environments to improve safety by alerting visitors to dangerous jellyfish hazards. Empirical data describing beachgoers interpretation of beach warnings is scarce. This study aims to assess the visibility, interpretation and effectiveness of two warning signs in communicating jellyfish hazards to beachgoers at two beaches, one in Australia and the other in the United States. Both signs were measured against industry standards and research-based design guidelines for effective warnings. Results of the study found that while the US sign meets all such standards, Australia’s sign does not. Of the 214 beachgoers interviewed, a higher number of respondents accurately described the meaning of the US sign than the Australian sign. However, interpretation depends on visibility of the sign that was found to be better in the Australian context. Tourists in Australia were found to be least informed of the jellyfish hazard, particularly inside stinger-resistant enclosures. This study’s results suggest that the signage could be improved in both the locations.

Keywordswarnings, risk communication, jellyfish, beach safety
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020350806. Tourist behaviour and visitor experience
440709. Public policy
480499. Law in context not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsSchool of Law and Justice
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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