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Azad F, Mirzaebrahim Tehrani M, Jozi S A, Miri Lavasani S M. Identification and Prioritization of Criteria Affecting the Location of Safe Assembly Points Using the Best-Worst Method. tkj 2024; 16 (4) :1-17
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Keywords: Multi-Criteria Decision-Making, Safe Assembly Point, Delphi Study, Process Industries, Best-Worst Method
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Identification and Prioritization of Criteria Affecting the Location of Safe Assembly Points Using the Best-Worst Method
Azad F 1, Mirzaebrahim Tehrani M [†]2, Jozi SA 3, Miri Lavasani SM 4
1 PhD. Student in Environmental Management, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic, Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Full Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Identifying secure gathering spots during emergencies is a crucial step in emergency management across multiple industries, particularly in oil, gas, and petrochemical fields. This study was designed to identify and rank the factors affecting the placement of safe assembly points for implementation in the country’s process industries.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-exploratory study was conducted at the National Petrochemical Company. During the initial phase, criteria affecting the selection of safe assembly points were determined by examining scientific literature, standards, guidelines, along with national and international directives. A Delphi study involving 15 experts in emergency management experts was subsequently conducted to finalize the criteria list . During the second phase, these criteria were prioritized and ranked through a multi-criteria decision-making method utilizing and the Best-Worst Method.
Results: The Delphi study was completed after two rounds, revealing 10 internal and 7 external criteria, amounting to 17 criteria that affect the determination of safe assembly points during emergencies in processing industries. Within the internal criteria, accessibility was the highest rated (weight: 0.1948), vulnerability to incidents was second (weight: 0.1543), and travel time was third (weight: 0.1109). Among the external criteria, the distance from nearby hazardous centres was the highest (weight: 0.2181), the type of potential scenarios was second (weight: 0.2081), and nearby emergency facilities placed third (weight: 0.1462).
Conclusion: In process industries, the placement of safe assembly points during emergencies must take into account factors like the distance from surrounding hazardous areas, the type of possible incidents, ease of access, vulnerability to incidents, nearby emergency services, and wind patterns to guarantee optimal personnel protection.
Keywords: Multi-Criteria Decision-Making, Safe Assembly Point, Delphi Study, Process Industries, Best-Worst Method
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Identification and Prioritization of Criteria Affecting the Location of Safe Assembly Points Using the Best-Worst Method
Azad F 1, Mirzaebrahim Tehrani M [†]2, Jozi SA 3, Miri Lavasani SM 4
1 PhD. Student in Environmental Management, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic, Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Full Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Identifying secure gathering spots during emergencies is a crucial step in emergency management across multiple industries, particularly in oil, gas, and petrochemical fields. This study was designed to identify and rank the factors affecting the placement of safe assembly points for implementation in the country’s process industries.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-exploratory study was conducted at the National Petrochemical Company. During the initial phase, criteria affecting the selection of safe assembly points were determined by examining scientific literature, standards, guidelines, along with national and international directives. A Delphi study involving 15 experts in emergency management experts was subsequently conducted to finalize the criteria list . During the second phase, these criteria were prioritized and ranked through a multi-criteria decision-making method utilizing and the Best-Worst Method.
Results: The Delphi study was completed after two rounds, revealing 10 internal and 7 external criteria, amounting to 17 criteria that affect the determination of safe assembly points during emergencies in processing industries. Within the internal criteria, accessibility was the highest rated (weight: 0.1948), vulnerability to incidents was second (weight: 0.1543), and travel time was third (weight: 0.1109). Among the external criteria, the distance from nearby hazardous centres was the highest (weight: 0.2181), the type of potential scenarios was second (weight: 0.2081), and nearby emergency facilities placed third (weight: 0.1462).
Conclusion: In process industries, the placement of safe assembly points during emergencies must take into account factors like the distance from surrounding hazardous areas, the type of possible incidents, ease of access, vulnerability to incidents, nearby emergency services, and wind patterns to guarantee optimal personnel protection.
Keywords: Multi-Criteria Decision-Making, Safe Assembly Point, Delphi Study, Process Industries, Best-Worst Method
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Azad F, Mirzaebrahim Tehrani M, Jozi SA, Miri Lavasani SM. Identification and Prioritization of Criteria Affecting the Location of Safe Assembly Points Using the Best-Worst Method.Occupational Medicine Quarterly Journal. 2025:16(4): 1-17. |
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Received: 01.09.2024 Accepted: 04.11.2024
Email: Tehrani_mah@gmail.com
Tel: +98 912 4026615
Received: 01.09.2024 Accepted: 04.11.2024
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Safety and occupational accidents
Received: 2024/09/1 | Accepted: 2024/12/30 | Published: 2024/12/30
Received: 2024/09/1 | Accepted: 2024/12/30 | Published: 2024/12/30
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