Dr Andrew Weyman's projects focus on the psychology of risk. He has over 20 years experience of research in applied psychology and human factors. Prior to joining the Department, he was employed as a Principal Scientist at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). He is happy to supervise qualitative and quantitative research projects and has a particular interest in combined methods approaches. His specialised areas are:
• Risk perception & risk decision making – in particular social & cultural influences;
• Risk communication – in particular mental models approaches; warnings and labelling;
• Public perception of risk and societal concern – measures of concern; stakeholder engagement and communication practice;
• Health & safety climate / culture – leadership style; measure development / action research / workplace interventions;
• Risk assessment and risk management systems in work organisations – including systems design and emergency planning.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL - You must write your own research proposal on this topic. See our website at http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/programmes/mphi-psyc for further details.
Funding Notes:
Dr Weyman will now consider applications for Entry 2013 from those applicants who are happy to compete for University and Graduate School funding or obtain external funding. Funding is difficult to obtain and highly competitive. You are responsible for researching sources of funding early (in some cases up to 12 months in advance) and applying (in conjunction with your agreed supervisor) for as many as possible. Please see the webpages at http://www.bath.ac.uk/hss/graduate-school/pgr-scholarships-studentships.html for further details.
References:
Walls, J., Pidgeon, N.F., Weyman, A.K. & Horlick-Jones, T. (in press) Critical trust: understanding lay perceptions of health and safety regulations. Journal of Risk and Society.
Weyman, A.K, .Pidgeon, N.F., Walls, J. & Horlick-Jones, T. (2006) Exploring issues of relative trust in risk management stakeholder groups. Journal of Risk Research. 9(6)
Jeffcott, M., Weyman, AK; Pidgeon, N. F. & Walls, J (2006) Risk, Trust, and Safety Culture in U.K. Train Operating Companies. Risk Analysis. 26(5) 1105-1121
Weyman, A. K., O’Hara, R. & Jackson, J. A. (2005) ‘Ergonomics issues in passenger safety, emergency egress and the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster. Journal of Applied Ergonomics.