The Engineer as Rational Man: The Problem of Imminent Danger in a Non-Rational Environment
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Sauer, Beverly A.
IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
1992

Abstract:

Mine safety instruction manuals and training guides reflect an engineering perspective based on the concept of a Rational Man, a perspective which obsstructs effective risk management.