Safety 2011 Proceedings

730 Disaster Psychology: Dispelling the Myths of Panic

Instructor: Paul W. Gantt, CSP, REA, Safety Compliance Management, San Ramon, CA
Ronald B. Gantt, CSP, Safety Compliance Management, San Ramon, CA

Description: People reportedly panic in emergencies, yet numerous studies show this not to be the case. By studying historic examples we know that behavior in emergency situations is quite controllable. Minor changes in our Emergency Action Plan (EAP) can lead to a positive response versus simply reacting to them as in the past.

Level: B I A E