Abstract
The aim of this study is to analyze the risks arising from fire installations in workplaces. It also aims to propose a risk analysis method in the form of a “Fire Safety Risk Ranking System” for enterprises with a closed work area of more than 1000m2 in accordance with regulations in Turkey. The relative weights of fire safety factors were determined by Fuzzy AHP. The ranking points of the enterprises were calculated by using the weights obtained with FAHP. From the 45 enterprises where the risk assessment was applied, only 3 enterprises scored 100 full points according to the fire risk ranking method, and 30 enterprises had a score below 80 points. Out of these, 6 scored below 60 points, which is considered a low score. The distribution of enterprises within sectors was not equal. According to the results, only 6.6% of the enterprises are in compliance with legislation and standards, about 67% are inadequate in terms of fire safety and continue to operate under serious fire risks.
Highlights
The number of factory fires in Turkey in 2017 showed 7.8% and 25.9% increase compared to 2016 and 2014
Along with the developing technology and legal obligations, the importance of fire risk assessment and establishment and supervision of fire safety systems has been increased in order to create a safer working environment for the employees and the people living near the factory
In order to develop a fire risk ranking system within the scope of the research, a survey was prepared in accordance with the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) method to calculate the weight of fire safety criteria and sub-criteria determined according to the literature review and current standards
Summary
The number of factory fires in Turkey in 2017 showed 7.8% and 25.9% increase compared to 2016 and 2014. Along with the developing technology and legal obligations, the importance of fire risk assessment and establishment and supervision of fire safety systems has been increased in order to create a safer working environment for the employees and the people living near the factory. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Turkey, employers are obliged to assess risks for the identification and elimination of hazards that may or may not exist in workplaces. Its aim is to ensure that the loss of life or property is minimized and eliminated, and regulations published to determine the basis for the organization, training and inspection procedures and principles of the measures to be taken before and during the fire. One of the most important of these risks is fire due to its destructive consequences, so new safety measures are being developed to eliminate fire risks. Fire risk analysis aims to determine the criteria that define risk, its importance level, and ways to set prevention and protection measures in order to reduce these risks [5]
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