Product Information Presentation, User Behavior, and Safety

Abstract

A review of approximately 400 published articles, in addition to the authors' own research in the area of on-product warning label design and effectiveness, is summarized. Findings are examined for implications in the design and use of on-product warning labels for improved product safety through modification of user behavior. No scientific evidence was found to support the contention that on-product warning labels measurably increase the safety of any product. There was evidence that on-product warnings have no measurable impact on user behavior and product safety.