Fine Kinney Method Research Articles

Comparative Analysis of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Methods in Ağrı Cement Factory: Fine-Kinney vs. 3T Approach

Occupational health and safety is essential to protect, maintain and improve the physical, psychological and social well-being of employees and to prevent harmful factors. One way to prevent occupational hazards is to identify them in the workplace. Therefore, providing information to assist in making the necessary decisions to reduce occupational hazards, and conducting hazard identification and risk assessment will contribute significantly. In this study, the risks identified at Ağrı Cement Factory were classified using the Fine-Kinney method and the 3T risk assessment method, and the results were compared. The 3T method is superior to the Fine-Kinney method because of its modular structure. The high risks that require immediate action in the Fine-Kinney method appear to be prioritized similarly in the 3T method as well. However, in the Fine-Kinney method, significant, possible, and risks are considered among the top 3 priority risks, while in the 3T method, they are considered among the top 2 priority risks. It has been observed that a risk assessment utilizing the Fine-Kinney method will be successful if continuously updated. Difficulty in selecting the probability component has led to elevating risk values in the Fine-Kinney risk assessments by selecting a higher level of risk. Although both methods exhibit different approaches, the 3T methodology has been understood to provide a comprehensive perspective by considering risk in terms of threat, performance, and harm. This approach has addressed different dimensions to understand the origins, impacts, and consequences of risks. On the other hand, the Fine-Kinney Risk Assessment Method, relying on weighting and scoring factors specific to project characteristics and factors, has been reported to evaluate risk in a more analytical manner. It has been concluded that this methodology will be successful in calculating risk scores by considering specific project characteristics and risk profiles.

A Risk Assessment for Accidents of Ship Mooring Operations from Fine-Kinney Method Perspective

A Risk Assessment for Accidents of Ship Mooring Operations from Fine-Kinney Method Perspective

An integrated Fine-Kinney risk assessment model utilizing Fermatean fuzzy AHP-WASPAS for occupational hazards in the aquaculture sector

The multidisciplinary field of occupational health and safety (OHS) aims to identify, assess, and mitigating hazards that arise in the workplace or due to the execution of the work. The Fine-Kinney method is a quantitative risk assessment widely applied in many industries to identify, evaluate and prevent potential hazards. Despite the widespread usage of the classic Fine-Kinney approach in several research, its effectiveness in addressing the issue of objective risk appraisal among decision-makers is limited. Therefore, this study proposes a comprehensive occupational risk assessment framework that integrates the Fine-Kinney method with the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) under the Fermatean fuzzy environment. The Fermatean fuzzy set (FFS) offers a more flexible solution in determining the uncertainty and vagueness of information, as it covers membership and non-membership degrees in a wider area compared to intuitionistic and Pythagorean fuzzy sets. The AHP approach is used to calculate the weightage of each Fine-Kinney risk parameter (probability (P), exposure (E), and consequence (C)), and WASPAS method is used to find the ranking of the hazards. In the proposed model, Fermatean fuzzy weighted geometric (FFWG) operator is used for aggregation of expert opinions. Finally, sensitivity and comparative analyses are also performed to further highlight the adaptability and efficiency of the proposed occupational health and safety risk assessment (OHSRA) model, and a case study analyzing occupational hazards for aquaculture operations is presented to demonstrate the model's rationality and feasibility.

Investigation of Surface Marble Quarry Enterprises in Marmara Island with Different Risk Methodologies in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety

Since our country is located on the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt, both surface and underground mining sectors have developed. Occupational health and safety have gained importance as the developing mining sector, the increase in raw material production and the increase in the workforce. In this study, considering the geological structure of the marble quarry operating areas and the activities carried out in the quarry on Marmara Island, the second largest island of Turkey in Balıkesir province, 59 hazards and risks from 26 activity areas were determined.These hazards and risks were compared using 5x5 L-type Matrix, Fine-Kinney and Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) quantitative risk methods.In the 5x5 L type Matrix method, 25 are high risk, 1 is medium risk, in the Fine-Kinney method, 16 are very high risk, 8 are high risk, 2 are in the important risk group, and in the FMEA method, 13 "precautions need to be taken" according to RÖS values, 11 “precautions can be taken” and 2 “no precautions needed” risks were identified. Among these methods, it has been determined that the Fine-Kinney method is a suitable method to be used in the operation of surface marble quarries, as it provides safer results by analyzing the hazards and risks specific to the environmental conditions, work areas and employees in a more detailed, comprehensive and more sensitive manner.

Enhancing Healthcare Worker Well-Being and Patient Safety in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Comprehensive Hazard and Risk Analysis

Providing a healthy and safe hospital environment improves employee health and prevents occupational diseases and accidents. This increases the motivation and productivity of employees and contributes to the improvement of service quality in hospitals. Healthcare workers have to work meticulously to provide accurate diagnosis, treatment and care services while competing with time. Working under pressure can cause fatigue, stress and burnout in healthcare workers. This can affect their decision-making abilities and lead to malpractice. Errors can cause occupational accidents or occupational diseases, while misunderstanding or misapplication can cause serious damage to the patient's health. In this study, hazards and risks were identified in order to ensure that employees working in the pediatric emergency department of the hospital work in a healthier and safer environment. Fine Kinney method was used as a risk analysis method in the study. It was observed that the high rate (86.7%) of employees' inability to participate in social and cultural activities (86.7%) due to occupational fatigue caused a decrease in the desire to work (70%), as well as the intense feelings of burnout and frustration (70%) caused by stress caused by the profession. As a result of the challenging conditions experienced, it was determined that the desire not to see patients during the day (76.7%) and dissatisfaction increased (46.6%). Healthcare workers need to be vigilant and careful, and occupational health and safety initiatives should be carried out systematically, team-based, and education-focused.

Determination of High Risks and Elimination of Possible Risks in the Winding Section of an Energy Company Using the Fine-Kinney Method

In our country, risk assessment and risk analysis have been made mandatory in the workplaces by the relevant regulations of the Law No. 6331. However, despite this, potential hazards cannot be avoided both in industry and workplaces. Predicting what kind of dangers employers and employees may be exposed to in industrial companies is one of the important difficulties encountered. For this reason, it is one of the most important procedures to make a correct risk assessment and to identify, prevent and control Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks. One of the many techniques used for OHS risk assessment is the Fine-Kinney model. Most Fine-Kinney-based risk assessment approaches can take into account the relative importance of risk parameters. An improved Fine-Kinney occupational risk assessment approach is proposed in the study. In order to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach, risk values and risk avoidance values have been systematically calculated in all parts of a power plant. A case study was conducted on the bobbin winding unit (Coiling), hazards were identified and measures were presented to eliminate and/or minimize the risk according to the results of the risk analysis.

WORKPLACE ECO-FRIENDLINESS

The problem of assessing the workplace eco-friendliness is considered. Based on existing developments in ecology, labour protection, ergonomics, and life safety, a definition of the concept of workplace eco-friendliness is proposed. A method for assessing workplace eco-friendliness was developed, which is based on an adapted version of the Fine-Kinney method. Keywords: eco-friendliness, workplace, safety, employee, Fine-Kinney method.

Risk Analysis in Internal Transport: An Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety Using the Fine-Kinney Method

Risk Analysis in Internal Transport: An Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety Using the Fine-Kinney Method

Fine-Kinney method based on fuzzy logic for natural gas pipeline project risk assessment

Fine-Kinney method based on fuzzy logic for natural gas pipeline project risk assessment

Некоторые аспекты анализа опасностей и оценки степени профессиональных рисков на основе риск-ориентированного подхода

Occupational safety is a priority direction in the policy of modern companies in the world. The fundamental category of the occupational safety is a risk-oriented approach. The purpose of the study is to select a methodological approach to assessing occupational risks in the workplaces with identified prerequisites for the realization of hazards and realized hazardous events. The object of the study is a service company that provides services for the maintenance of engineering life support systems of buildings and vehicle management. Over the past 10 years, 6 minor injuries were registered at the enterprise. The realization of 86 % of minor injuries was facilitated by conscious dangerous actions of the employees. It is worth noting that 67 % of minor injuries occurred with employees over the age of 56 years. The identified hazards are ranked according to two classifications: for reasons of hazards arising at the workplaces (work zones) during the performance of work, in case of an unexpected (emergency) situation; based on the nature of action and mechanism of action. The assessment of occupational risks was carried out using the matrix method and the Fine-Kinney method, as they are the easiest to use and widely used in domestic and foreign practice. The linear and quadratic interpolations usage for intermediate values of the likelihood of occurrence of a hazardous event and the exposure to a potentially dangerous situation in the classical Fine-Kinney method allows to determine more adequate levels of occupational risks in the workplaces and put emphasis on the hazards that are implemented due to the employee psycho-emotional characteristics (manifestation of a person character). For the workplaces where, as part of operational monitoring of the state of occupational safety, the prerequisites for the occurrence of a hazardous event were identified, it is proposed to use linear interpolation of the values of the probability of occurrence of a hazardous event and exposure to a hazardous event using the classical Fine-Kinney method; for the workplaces in which employees over the age of 56 years work at a certain period of time — quadratic interpolation. Aposteriori, i.e. determined through the conducted empirical study, increasing the levels of occupational risks when applying linear and quadratic interpolations in the classical Fine-Kinney method is a preventive measure aimed at fostering a conscious attitude towards compliance with the occupational safety requirements and improving the implementation of a risk-oriented approach.

Adherence to epilepsy quality indicators in a tertiary referral center

BackgroundQuality indicators play an important role in healthcare quality and patient safety. The aim of this study is to identify specific clinical pharmacy interventions to improve adherence to quality indicators and minimize risks among patients with epilepsy. Material and methodsA prospective, two-phase, observational study was conducted in a neurology outpatient clinic of a tertiary university hospital. In the first phase of the study, the rate of adherence to the quality indicators was evaluated with a checklist containing the quality indicators. In the second phase of the study, an expert panel meeting was convened to identify clinical pharmacist interventions to reduce the risks associated with non-adherence. The Fine–Kinney method was used to prioritize risks, and adherence rates with each quality improvement indicator (QI) were calculated. ResultsThe study found that adherence rates were highest for QIs involving estimating the number and type of seizures, providing medical treatment or referring patients with evidence of mood disorders to mental healthcare, and co-managing prenatal care for women with epilepsy. The most non-adherence rates were found in QIs involving quality-of-life assessment, daily folate supplementation, and addressing the decreased effectiveness of oral contraception. The annual review of information about educational issues was also poorly provided. An expert panel decided to integrate a clinical pharmacist into the outpatient clinic to improve medication adherence, side-effect assessment, drug interaction assessment, patient education, lifestyle-modification education, depression/suicide-related behavior screening, quality-of-life assessment, and effectiveness evaluation of oral contraceptives for female patients using enzyme-inducing ASM. ConclusionThe study shows that medication adherence, assessment of side effects, drug interactions, and patient education are inadequately provided by neurologists in patients with epilepsy. Clinical pharmacists have a crucial role in reducing potential risks of non-adherence with quality indicators. By integrating clinical pharmacy services into routine epilepsy care processes, the quality of care can be improved. Future studies should focus on implementing these interventions and evaluating their impact on patient outcomes.

Fine-Kinney-Based Occupational Risk Assessment using Pythagorean Fuzzy AHP-COPRAS for the Lifting Equipment in the Energy Distribution and Investment Sector

The initial risk assessment, especially when using a risk score system, is the main step in a risk assessment process that comes after determining the scope of the risks and assessment. The Fine-Kinney method, a thorough approach to quantitative assessments to help keep risks under control, is commonly used in risk assessment. A risk score (RS) is determined using the standard version of Fine-Kinney by mathematically multiplication of probability (P), exposure (E), and consequence (C) parameters. The Fine-Kinney-based risk evaluation approach has the disadvantage of not accounting for the relationships among the risk parameters' interaction and determining the risk precedence of work-related hazards. Hence, a new hazard evaluation method for occupational health and safety (OHS) is required to lessen the adverse effects of rising dangers. In this paper, a novel approach is proposed for integrating Fine–Kinney-based occupational hazard evaluation and AHP-COPRAS for the energy distribution and investment sector under the Pythagorean fuzzy environment. A lifting equipment case study is used to demonstrate practicality and efficacy of the suggested integrated approach. To verify the novel method to risk assessment, a comparative study and sensitivity analysis are also provided. As a result, using the benefit of Pythagorean fuzzy sets, which more effectively express uncertainty, the integrated approach yields more logical conclusions for assessing work-related hazards in the energy distribution and investment sector.

Analysis of the possibility of environmental risk assessment using the Fine-Kinney scoring method

The article is devoted to the issue of environmental risk assessment, which underlies the regulation of the quality of the state of the environment. Examples of negative impact on the environment due to human anthropogenic impact have been studied. The concept of environmental risk is considered, which is currently considered as the probability of occurrence of emergency events in a certain period of time and is expressed in quantitative terms. Also, which is quite important, the issue of legislative regulation of the environmental risk assessment procedure has been studied by studying the current legislative acts in the Russian Federation. Two legislative acts were singled out separately: GOST R 54135-2010 and GOST R 14.09-2005. From their analysis, a general evaluation algorithm has been compiled, which includes 4 stages: determination of restrictions on the use of products; identification of hazards and dangerous situations; preliminary risk assessment; final risk assessment. In addition, the authors of the article have considered a method for assessing environmental risk based on the Fine-Kinney method, which is now actively used in assessing occupational risks in production. The method consists in quantifying environmental damage by determining the possible severity and consequences, as well as the likelihood of an event that may negatively affect the environment. During the analysis of the method, it was concluded that using the Fine-Kinney method of environmental risk assessment, it is difficult to study the small details described in the recommendations, but at the stage of preliminary environmental risk assessment, we consider its use to be quite appropriate. In particular, this method can be used in the final stage of environmental monitoring, which is an effective tool in terms of studying the likelihood of a negative impact on the environment and preventing the occurrence of emergency situations.

Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment of Laboratory Work by Fine Kinney Method

In this research, risk analysis and evaluation have been carried out using Fine Kinney method within the scope of occupational health and safety. In the risk analysis made in the laboratory, a total of 50 risks are identified. Accordingly, 10 (20 %) are very high risk, 7 (14 %) high risk, 17 (34 %) significant risk, 15 (30 %) probable risk, and 1 (2 %) acceptable risk degree. It is aimed to take these risks under control in laboratory studies and to minimize their effects. Thus, a culture of occupational health and safety should be established and the rules of occupational health and safety should be implemented without compromise. For these reasons, the rules to be observed in laboratory studies are listed below. Employees or researchers involved in laboratory studies should receive occupational health and safety training and this training should be repeated periodically. Emergency plans that may arise from laboratory studies or that may arise from external sources should be prepared, training should be given to team members who are in charge of emergencies, and drills should be carried out periodically. The chemicals used in the laboratory studies should be stored according to their degree of impact, and necessary records should be taken in cases such as use and transportation. Adequate physical environment conditions should be provided for the personnel working in the laboratory studies. Chemical hygiene programs and accident prevention plans should be implemented to prevent accidents.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Occupational Accidents in a Hospital Setting: Insights from L-Type Matrix and Fine-Kinney Risk Assessment Methods

Objective: The objective of this study was to comprehensively evaluate occupational accidents in a hospital setting using the L-Type matrix and Fine-Kinney risk assessment methods. The aim was to assess the frequency, severity, and associated risks of different types of accidents. Methods: This single-center observational study analyzed occupational injuries that occurred to hospital employees between January 2018 and December 2022 in Arnavutköy State Hospital. Data were obtained from hospital records using a hospital information management system. Demographic characteristics, accident types, previous accident history, incapacity reports, L-Type matrix scores, and Fine-Kinney method scores were recorded. Risk scores were categorized based on predefined criteria. Results: The study included 249 occupational accidents, with a mean age of 30.94±9.69 years. Needle stick injuries in the hand were the most common type of accident (72.7%), followed by falls and bumps (16.1%). The L-Type matrix assessment showed that 90% of accidents were mild, and none were severe. According to the Fine-Kinney method, 0.8% of accidents were in the very high-risk group. Multiple accidents were observed among 23.7% of employees, and 11.6% resulted in work disability reports. Conclusion: Occupational accidents pose a significant risk to the safety and well-being of healthcare workers in hospitals. Needle stick injuries and falls or collisions were the most prevalent accidents. The use of risk assessment methods such as the L-Type matrix and Fine-Kinney approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of occupational risks.

RISK ASSESSMENT APPLICATION IN MILLING MACHINES

Machine tools, which are indispensable parts of the machinery and metal production sector, are frequently used in the sector. Workplaces in the sector are in dangerous and very dangerous classes in terms of their activities, and therefore, it is inevitable that work accidents and occupational diseases occur frequently in machine tools where production is made. For this reason, risk assessment has become the most important requirement in order to minimize the physical, chemical and ergonomic risks that already exist in machine tools and originate from use, and to establish an occupational health and safety climate in the sector. In this study, universal and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) controlled milling machines, which are used in a university laboratory, where most of the production is carried out in the sector and therefore one of the most frequently used machine tools, are discussed and risk assessment with Fine-Kinney method, which is one of the most frequently used risk assessment methods in the sector has been made. A total of 23 risks have been identified, corrective/preventive actions necessary to prevent existing hazards and reduce risks have been explained and solutions have been presented. With this study, it is aimed to raise the necessary awareness to the employees by evaluating the milling machines, which are frequently used in the sector, both in production and in the laboratories for educational purposes, in terms of occupational health and safety.

Оценка профессиональных рисков портного

Every employee in the course of his work is faced with production factors that can lead to adverse consequences in the form of diseases and /or injuries. At the same time, the identification of hazards is still a difficult task even for the specialists. All this makes it difficult for the manager to ensure the safety of employees. Profession of the tailor was chosen as the object of the study. The labor operations were analyzed performed by the employee, as well as the condition of the equipment and tools involved in the work and the room, in which the workplace is located, along with the results of the special assessment of working conditions. The authors came to a conclusion that this procedure is not able to assess all the hazards that an employee is exposed to at his workplace during the performance of his work duties. That is why a risk assessment procedure was recently introduced in the workplace, which is mandatory for all employers. However, a single method for risk assessment was not proposed yet. In this regard, the literature sources were analyzed, and the most popular methods were selected: the Elmery method, Fine-Kinney method, the matrix method, and the checklist method. During the risk assessment procedure, conflicting results were obtained. If we assess the risk using the checklist method, then the tailor professional risk is assessed as low, according to the Elmery method - medium, and the Fine-Kinney and matrix methods showed a high level of risk. This suggests that the choice of method directly affects the final result and the magnitude of occupational risk. At the same time, the risk assessment procedure helps to identify hazards that were not considered during a special assessment of working conditions, which helps to promptly take measures to reduce hazards and improve the working conditions of the employee.

Multistage Optimization of Occupational Safety for Cotton Fabric Screen Printing Press Operators

ABSTRACT The aim of this article is to conduct an analysis leading to the optimization of industrial safety related to the use of a cotton fabric automatic screen printing press. The author’s multistage algorithm, i.e., the analysis-synthesis-minimization procedure, brings effective solutions to the issue in question. There are several risk factors at the printing press workstation and its environment, which are identified by employee surveys, scorecards and airborne samples testing. The risks are visualized by the fishbone/Ishikawa diagram. In accordance with the Fine–Kinney method, a set of 70 scorecards assessing occupational risk is applied to support the identification of critical hazards, which is next re-analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Hierarchically assessed risk factors related to the use of a printing press are easy to be minimized by organizational and technical solutions which are intended to be implemented at the workplace.

RISK ANALYSIS OF RESTORATION WORKS BY FINE KINNEY METHOD: AN EVALUATION OVER MASONRY CIVIL ARCHITECTURE EXAMPLES IN FATIH DISTRICT, ISTANBUL

Restoration interventions aims at conserving heritage structures. Different situations may occur during restoration works comparing to standard construction works. These differences may cause special risks for workers and the structure itself. Risk analysis is widely used in restoration field in the world as a work plan routine. Definite division between restoration and standard works hasn’t been defined in Turkey. Aim of the study is revealing what kind of different risks restoration works carry, creating awareness and making recommendations for avoiding these risks. As method of this study, Fine Kinney Method was chosen. The risk factor was obtained by using probability, severity and frequency values. Listed masonry houses from Fatih district were chosen. The region is composed of civil architectural examples more densely comparing to whole Istanbul. The most important criteria is the fact that these houses are among the oldest masonry examples in Istanbul. They carry more risks with their current deterioration levels. The possible risks were listed and documented. The results were presented using Fine Kinney Method. Falling from height and partial collapse are found as main risks in restoration works. Risk levels and risk types of potential risks in restoration works show differences than the standard construction applications.

A novel risk assessment model for work-related musculoskeletal disorders in tea harvesting workers

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the most common occupational health problems in agriculture workers due to repetitive and excessive force movement activities involved in their job processes. The Fine-Kinney method has been commonly used as a quantitative evaluation method in risk assessment studies. Classically, the risk value via Fine–Kinney is calculated by the mathematical multiplication irrespective of the degree of importance of each risk parameter (probability (P), exposure (E), and consequence (C)). Hence, a novel risk management model was proposed based on integrating Fine-Kinney and spherical fuzzy AHP-TOPSIS. First, each risk parameter is weighted using the spherical fuzzy AHP (SF-AHP). Second, the spherical fuzzy TOPSIS (SF-TOPSIS) method is used for hazard ranking. The proposed model is applied to evaluate risks in tea harvesting workers for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Subsequently, a sensitivity analysis is carried out to test the proposed model. Finally, we compare the proposed model’s applicability and effectiveness with the spherical fuzzy COmbinative Distance-based ASsessment (SF-CODAS) method based on Fine-Kinney. The ranking similarity between the proposed Fine-Kinney-based SF-TOPSIS and SF-CODAS methods is checked by applying Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, in which 92% of rankings are matched.