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G. A. G. A. ‘‘MacMac’’ McLean, Ph.D.McLean, Ph.D.Cynthia L. Corbett, M.A.Cynthia L. Corbett, M.A.
Protection and Survival Research LaboratoryProtection and Survival Research LaboratoryFAA Civil Aerospace Medical InstituteFAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Oklahoma City, OK 73125Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Comprehension of Comprehension of Symbolic Exit Signs I:Symbolic Exit Signs I:
Effects of ContextEffects of Context
Federal AviationAdministration
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Symbolic Exit Sign Exemplars
Collins & Lerner ©, 1983
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• 14CFR 25.811 – Emergency Exit Marking(d) (1) A sign located above the aisle
(2) Next to each exit(3) On each obstructing bulkhead or divider
• 14CFR 25.812 – Emergency Lighting (a) (1) Illuminated emergency exit marking and locating signs(b)(1) (i) Red letters 1.5” high on white background, 21 sq in., stroke
width between 6 and 7:1 contrast ratio 10:1, 25 ft. Lamberts,internally illuminated w/high to low background contrast < 3:1.
Required Emergency Exit Sign
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Symbolic Exit Sign
14CFR 21.21- Issue of Type Certificate(b)(1) the type design and product [must] meet the applicable airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations or… any provisions not complied with [must be] compensated for by factors that provide an equivalent level of safety.
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Test Booklet Contents(6 Booklet Formats)
1. ANSI Z535 Symbols (7)2. Briefing Card Pictorials (10)3. 25.811 – Required Exit Sign (1)4. Symbolic Exit Sign Exemplars (3)
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ANSI Z535 Symbols
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ANSI Z535 Symbols
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• Who do you think these people are?
• What are they doing?
OWEX1
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Category Response Type Weight
0 No response
1 Don’t Know
2 Opposite to the intended meaning - 1.00
3 Wrong 0.00
4 Related but understanding is doubtful / suspect 0.25
5 Related but understanding is arguable 0.50
6 Understanding is likely 0.75
7 Understanding is certain 1.00
Response Categories & Weights
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Category Frequency Usable % Weight Comprehension0 8 0.0%1 11 3.1%2 6 1.7% *-1.0 -1.7%3 47 13.2% 0.0 0.0%4 47 13.2% *.25 3.3%
5 97 27.2% *.50 13.6%6 14 3.9% *.75 2.9%7 134 37.6% *1.0 37.6%
Total Comprehension Score 55.8%
Usable N= 356
Comprehension Score Algorithm(Modified ISO 9186 Convention)
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Non-Contextual Symbols
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN4
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Exit Here
Comprehension Score = 96.9%
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN2
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Exit Straight Ahead
Comprehension Score = 43.3%
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN3
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Exit Here
Comprehension Score = 50.4%
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN1
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Exit Here
Comprehension Score = 55.8%
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Comparison of Comprehension Scores
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Contextual Symbols
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN2-C
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Exit Straight Ahead
Comprehension Score = 63.7%
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emergency exit that way (straight ahead) (7) Certain
this is an emergency escape (6) Likely
shows where the closest exit is to where you are sitting (5) Arguable
proceed in this direction (4) Suspect
The floor between the compartments is not level and requires a step up. (3) Wrong
Exit Straight Ahead
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN5-C
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Exit Both Sides
Comprehension Score = 71.8%
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emergency exits either side (7) Certain
which directions you can go (6) Likely
you can walk either way (4) Suspect
Caution when approaching ...people may be moving back and forth and crossing in that area.
(3) Wrong
Exit Both Sides
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• Describe exactly what you think this symbol means.
GRMN6-C
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Exit Here
Comprehension Score = 74.9%
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that’s the get out door (7) Certain
exit possibility (6) Likely
exit is clear and free from debris. Safe to use exit since the green is indicated
(5) Arguable
go one at a time through door (4) Suspect
no running in this area (3) Wrong
do not leave the plane (2) Opposite
Exit Here
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Comparison of Comprehension Scores
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Context-Based Conclusions
• Traditional Part 25.811 / .812 EXIT Sign Universally Understood
• Symbolic Signs Without Context Had Mean Comprehension of About 50%
• Addition of Contextual Cues Improved Mean Comprehension to About70%
• Symbolic Signs Were Shown NOT to be Equivalent to Traditional EXITSign
• Additional Compensating Factors Would be Required to Establish an Equivalent Level of Safety
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BREAK
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G. A. G. A. ‘‘MacMac’’ McLean, Ph.D.McLean, Ph.D.Cynthia L. Corbett, M.A.Cynthia L. Corbett, M.A.
Protection and Survival Research LaboratoryProtection and Survival Research LaboratoryFAA Civil Aerospace Medical InstituteFAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Oklahoma City, OK 73125Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Comprehension of Comprehension of Symbolic Exit Signs II:Symbolic Exit Signs II:
Effects of Passenger Effects of Passenger AttributesAttributes
Federal AviationAdministration
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Correlation Matrix for Subject Demographics
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ANSI Z535 SymbolsMean Comprehension = 94.4%
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ANSI Z535 SymbolsMean Comprehension = 51.2%
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Non-Contextual Demographic Effects
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Comparison of Comprehension Scores
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Category Response Type Weight
0 No response
1 Don’t Know
2 Opposite to the intended meaning - 1.00
3 Wrong 0.00
4 Related but understanding is doubtful / suspect 0.25
5 Related but understanding is arguable 0.50
6 Understanding is likely 0.75
7 Understanding is certain 1.00
Response Categories & Weights
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All Responses
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Experts
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Expertise Effects(p=.213)
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All Responses
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N=68
Students**
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37
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120
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Response Category
Freq
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N=230
Expertise Effects(p<.001)
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All Responses
7 11 11
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N=359
Experts*
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N=56
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Response Cagegory
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Response Category
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N=228
Expertise Effects(p<.002)
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All Responses
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50 49
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Students**
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Expertise Effects(p<.02)
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Contextual Demographic Effects
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Comparison of Comprehension Scores
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Subjects’ Gender Split
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Subjects’ Age Distribution
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Subjects’ Education Level
0
50
100
150
200
12 13 14 15 16
Education Level
Freq
uenc
y
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Subjects’ Flight History
0
50
100
150
200
0-2 3-6 7-12 13+
Number of Flights in Last 24 Months
Freq
uenc
y
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Subjects’ Expertise Level
0
50
100
150
Students Non-Experts Experts
Freq
uenc
y
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Expertise Effects(p = .01)
All Responses
2 1 0
19
412
3
43
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Experts
0 0 0 3 05 2
16
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Non-Experts
0 0 0 2 2 0 0
12
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Students*
2 1 0
14
27
1
15
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
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Expertise Effects(p<.04)
All Responses
1 0 0
16
2 2
15
44
0102030405060
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Experts*
0 0 0 1 0 07
15
010
2030
4050
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Non-Experts --
0 0 0 3 0 1 39
0102030405060
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Students**
1 0 0
12
2 15
20
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
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Expertise Effects(p < .001)
All Responses
7 7 326
823 16
158
0
40
80
120
160
200
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reponse Category
Freq
uenc
y
Experts
3 1 0 3 110 4
52
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Non-Experts
0 0 0 4 1 1 6
37
020
406080
100120
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
Students*
4 6 319
6 12 6
69
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Response Category
Freq
uenc
y
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Demographics-Based Conclusions
• Inter-Correlations Existed Among All Demographic Variables
• Symbolic Exit Sign Comprehension Scores Were Positively Associated with All Demographic Variables, Particularly with Cabin Safety Expertise
• Increasing Age, Education, and (Especially) Flight History Produced Apparent Increases in “Cabin Safety Expertise”
• Trained Cabin Safety Experts Generally Showed Greater Comprehension of Symbolic Signs
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Demographics-Based Conclusions
• The Results Indicate That the Cabin Safety Expertise Effects are Based on “Familiarity” with the Cabin Interior Environment
• The Results Also Suggest That Improvements in Comprehension Related to Context Are Explained by That Increased Familiarity
• Selection of Compensating Factors to Establish an Equivalent Level of Safety to the Traditional EXIT Sign Should be Based on the Degree to Which Such Factors Can Improve the Familiarity of Symbolic Exit Signs
• Such Factors Would Include Special Briefings, Training, and Repeated Exposure, Especially in Multiple Contexts
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SeaTac Transit Station
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