NIOSH Publication No. 99-157


The Emergency Communication Triangle

October 1999

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This training material focuses on the content of emergency warning messages. Research has shown that when an emergency occurs, people often do not get the information they need for the purpose of taking appropriate action. This safety talk presents a procedure, using mental cues that can be used by senders and receivers of emergency warnings.

Author(s):Mallett-L, Vaught-C, Brnich-MJ
Reference:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 99-157, 1999 Oct; :1-16

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