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The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave – but research suggests ways to counteract this tendency

  • Written by Jesus M. de la Garza, Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University
The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave – but research suggests ways to counteract this tendencyWork-related safety precautions can lead to riskier behaviors on the job.TerryJ/E+ via Getty Images

Interventions designed to keep people safe can have hidden side effects. With an increased perception of safety, some people are more likely to take risks.

For example, some vehicle drivers take more risks when they are buckled up in a...

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