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An Historical Review of Signal Words: Their Purpose, Meaning and Effect on Risk Perception
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The purpose of this paper is to provide an historical review, in the context of the overall effectiveness of warnings, as to: 1) what Signal Words are intended to be; 2) which Signal Words have been used over the years; 3) how they have been used and what they have been intended to convey; and, 4) what they actually mean to the person to whom they are directed.
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Marhefka, R. and Dorris, A., "An Historical Review of Signal Words: Their Purpose, Meaning and Effect on Risk Perception," SAE Technical Paper 901095, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/901095.Also In
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