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Identification of Hazards, Risk Assessment of the Campus Collection of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences With the Aim of Crisis Management
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Ebrahim Darvishi1    , Kamaladdin Abedi1 , Farough Mohammadian 2, Hiwa Osmani3 , Paria Saedi4 , Jamshid Khoubi5 , Arezoo Yari6 , Bijan Nuri7 |
1- Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran , f.mohammadian1986@gmail.com
3- MSc. Student, Student research committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & MSc. Student, Student research committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
4- Health Staff, Student research committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Health Staff, Student research committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
5- Instructor, Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Instructor, Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
6- Assistant Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Assistant Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
7- Associate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Associate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran |
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Abstract
Background and Aim: Considering the increased number of students, staff and faculties and various educational and research departments in university environments, provision of a safe environment is one of the main challenges in the universities and higher education centers. The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive and detailed assessment of risks in different departments of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences.
Material and Method: In this descriptive-analytical study we assessed buildings, laboratories, engine room heating systems, libraries and commuting routes at Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. Fire risk assessment was performed in three areas of properties, people and activities by FRAME (Fire Risk Assessment Method for Engineering) software. The safety of laboratories was assessed by ACHiL (Assessment and Classification of Hazards in Laboratories) specific method. Failures in buildings, engine room heating systems, electrical panels and equipment were identified and evaluated by the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) method. The safety level of traffic and transportation routes, parking lots and streets were assessed by ET&BA (Energy Trace & Barrier Analysis) method.
Results: The fire risk level for individuals, properties and activities in all colleges was unfavorable (R˃1). In the laboratory, the main risks were related to chemicals such as pressurized cylinders (R=12), corrosive substances (R=6) and toxic solutions (R=6). In the buildings, the highest risks were related to a fault in the emergency condition plan, non standard height of the stairs case and low width of the stairs. Also, in the engine room heating systems, most of the risks were related to fuel tanks (leaks of valves) and boilers (excessive temperature and pressure) with R2˃00. The electrical safety status was assessed unsuitable due to failures in the protection systems (grounding system and life-saving switch). Chemical and potential energies were among the most important energies damaging the paths and passages.
Conclusion: The safety level of the campus is unfavorable and the safety conditions in all departments and activities are alarming. The main risk is the risk of fire and the most dangerous part is the engine room. Therefore, effective planning to control and manage the risks in the campus complex should be done on the basis of risk priority.
e safety situation can help universities and academic institutions develop an effective risk management program.
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| Keywords: Risk, Risk assessment, Safety management, Chemical safety. |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
Occupational Health Engineering
Received: 2022/06/30 | Accepted: 2023/07/11 | Published: 2024/09/18
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Darvishi E, Abedi K, Mohammadian F, Osmani H, Saedi P, Khoubi J, et al . Identification of Hazards, Risk Assessment of the Campus Collection of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences With the Aim of Crisis Management. SJKU 2024; 29 (3) :113-126 URL: http://sjku.muk.ac.ir/article-1-7413-en.html
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