A new model for risk assessment in glass manufacturing using Risk Matrix based IVIF-TOPSIS method

Abstract

The glass manufacturing includes operations, such as batch forming using raw materials, melting, forming, annealing, quality check and package. Due to risky processes in glass manufacturing, significant health hazards for workers are present in the glass industry. Risk assessment is effective way to prevent accidents and protect workers from serious accidents during glass manufacturing. To assess health hazards associated with glass manufacturing, in this study Risk Matrix and The Technique for Order Preferences by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method are integrated under Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy (IVIF) environment to prioritize risk factors and suggest required preventive and protective measures. Suggested preventive and protective measures provide technical, economic and environmental challenges for glass manufacturing firms. Once the importance weight of risk parameters in Risk Matrix’ are determined, the risk factors are assessed by performing IVIF-TOPSIS method during glass manufacturing. In order to verify the validity and stability of the proposed risk assessment model, sensitivity and comparative analysis are accomplished at the end of the study.