EC Psychology and Psychiatry

The article analyzes the problem of electrotraumatism in Russia, which has demonstrated stable statistics for a long time. An explanation for this fact has been found: attempts to solve the essentially psychological problem by non-psychological methods, which turned out to be consistently unsuccessful. Psychological solutions corresponding to the essence of the problem are proposed. They rely on the laws of perception - the dominance of the first signal system in the regulation of behavior. Images were found that allow to correct the deficiency of sensory orientation in danger and to support meaningful information about the hidden nature of the high-voltage threat - visual illusions. Their use in the design of the manufacture environment as well as in the personnel training allows electricians to realize the main risks and form motivation for self-awareness and safe behavior in an electrical installation.

Keywords: Electrotraumatism; Orientation Errors; Sensory Deficiency; Underestimation of Risks; Visual Illusions; Safe Behavior Training; Self-Awareness; Safety Motivation

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