Investigation of Radiation Safety Pictogram Recognition in Daily Life

After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident of 2011, interest regarding radiation safety in everyday life has increased considerably. This study investigates general public’s current level awareness six warning pictograms regard to medical and natural utilized under ISO 7010, as per Korea industrial regulations. Namely, it tests whether survey respondents can recognize related according their purpose, inability do so poses a serious problem. The empirical analysis results levels for are follows. First, 63.3% were unable correctly identify pictograms; that is, understandings low. Second, mean score correct responses question what indicated relation was also relatively low, with 2.79 standard deviation 1.447. primary reasons low understanding identified be insufficient education schools. Additionally, is necessary revise rectify established by Industrial Standards 7010. thus significant identifies suggests need improvement diversified effort toward improving safety.