Interaction and effects of dangerous and hidden points on firefighter’s health during fire overhaul using the PLS-SEM technique

IF 1.6 Q3 MANAGEMENT

Facilities Pub Date : 2023-02-02 DOI:10.1108/f-02-2022-0019

Neda Rahnama, E. Noorzai, M. Golabchi

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Abstract

Purpose The existence of hidden and dangerous points after the fire leads to loss of command of the rescue teams, casualties, and financial loss. This paper aims to identify these points by taking into account their contributing factors that can help to better manage, prevent and prepare for the risks even after their occurrence. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the fire overhaul was investigated by identifying the risks of this stage and ranking them in terms of impact. This paper introduces danger points using empirical knowledge (questionnaire) along with theoretical knowledge (literature review) and suggested solutions. Finally, by investigating the dangers and their effects on each other, it introduced three main danger paths. The main problem is the lack of applied knowledge, the relationship between theoretical knowledge at this stage of fire and its application in firefighting operations. To solve this problem, a model was developed to determine the relationships between the effects on firefighters’ health during fire overhaul using structural equation modeling (SEM) in the building. To develop this model, dangerous points were first identified, categorized and weighted, and then the effect of each of these points and their interactions was determined. Findings This paper contributes to the literature by identifying hazardous points and investigating their impacts on firefighters’ health using the SEM method. This study identifies 17 points that can be traversed through three paths. Research limitations/implications Hazardous points could affect the success of the fire overhaul operation. Adopting a flexible model during this stage can enhance safety. Originality/value The results of this study can be used to rank and classify fire overhaul hazards in buildings and to increase firefighters’ safety and other related factors.

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利用PLS-SEM技术研究火灾检修过程中危险点与隐蔽点的相互作用及其对消防员健康的影响

目的火灾后存在隐患和危险点，导致救援队伍失去指挥，造成人员伤亡和经济损失。本文旨在通过考虑其促成因素来确定这些点，这些因素可以帮助更好地管理，预防和准备风险，甚至在风险发生后。设计/方法/方法在本研究中，通过确定该阶段的风险并根据影响对其进行排名，对消防大修进行了调查。本文运用实证知识(问卷调查)和理论知识(文献综述)介绍了危险点，并提出了解决方案。最后，通过对危险及其相互影响的研究，介绍了三种主要的危险路径。主要的问题是缺乏应用知识，即火灾这一阶段的理论知识与其在消防行动中的应用之间的关系。为了解决这一问题，利用结构方程模型(SEM)建立了建筑火灾检修过程中对消防员健康影响之间的关系模型。为了建立该模型，首先对危险点进行识别、分类和加权，然后确定每个危险点及其相互作用的影响。本文通过使用扫描电镜方法识别危险点并调查其对消防员健康的影响，从而为文献做出贡献。这项研究确定了17个点，可以通过三条路径穿越。研究局限/启示危险点可能影响消防大修作业的成功。在此阶段采用灵活的模型可以提高安全性。独创性/价值本研究的结果可用于建筑物火灾检修危险的排名和分类，并提高消防员的安全性和其他相关因素。

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Facilities MANAGEMENT-

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4.40

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17.40%

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