Some Constraints in the Evacuation - a Short Review

• Tipo: Capítulo ou Parte de Livro
• Data: 2014

Autores

Ana Lourenço (Autor) FEUP; João Santos Baptista (Autor) FEUP

Livro

Título: Occupational Safety and Hygiene II

1º Edição

Páginas: 417-421

ISBN: 978-1-138-00144-2

ISBN Eletrónico: 978-1-315-77352-0

Editora: CRC Press

Indexação

ISI Web of Science

Scopus

Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências da engenharia e tecnologias > Outras ciências da engenharia e tecnologias

CORDIS: Ciências Tecnológicas > Tecnologia > Tecnologia da segurança

Outras Informações

Abstract (EN): The evacuation strategies have evolved over time. However, there are gaps for vulnerable groups such as children and elderly. In this paper it is intended to understand the approaches and their outcomes, to the problematic of evacuating these particular populations. Through literature review, it was found that the physical and psychological characteristics are crucial to saving lives, so it is essential to understand these limitations, predict behaviors and adjust emergency plans. On the other hand, evacuation is safe and effective when performed timely, but not all people have the same travel speed. Someone considered normal has a travel speed of 1.30 m.s-1, while for an elderly and a child, on average, speed decrease, respectively to 0.67 m.s-1 and 0.80 m.s-1. For these reasons it is essential to carry out emergency drill involving these groups, testing the effectiveness of planning, minimizing any possible impact on occupants.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica