Perception of Hazards

Question 1

What affects a person’s perception of Hazards?

Answer 1

Economic, Social and cultural background

Question 2

Examples that will affect someone’s hazard perception ?

Answer 2

1) Past experiences : people who have a direct negative experience of a hazard for example are likely to be frightened of that specific hazard compared to someone else.

2) Education : Better understanding the hazards and the risks can change people’s perceptions.