Multi-objective evolutionary emergency response optimization for major accidents.
J Hazard Mater
; 178(1-3): 792-803, 2010 Jun 15.
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| ID: mdl-20207075
ABSTRACT
Emergency response planning in case of a major accident (hazardous material event, nuclear accident) is very important for the protection of the public and workers' safety and health. In this context, several protective actions can be performed, such as, evacuation of an area; protection of the population in buildings; and use of personal protective equipment. The best solution is not unique when multiple criteria are taken into consideration (e.g. health consequences, social disruption, economic cost). This paper presents a methodology for multi-objective optimization of emergency response planning in case of a major accident. The emergency policy with regards to protective actions to be implemented is optimized. An evolutionary algorithm has been used as the optimization tool. Case studies demonstrating the methodology and its application in emergency response decision-making in case of accidents related to hazardous materials installations are presented. However, the methodology with appropriate modification is suitable for supporting decisions in assessing emergency response procedures in other cases (nuclear accidents, transportation of hazardous materials) or for land-use planning issues.
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Substâncias Perigosas
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Acidentes de Trabalho
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Liberação Nociva de Radioativos
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Planejamento em Desastres
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article