Multicriteria approach to the selection of the training model of dangerous goods transport advisors in the Ministry of Defense and the Serbian Army

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg69-29030
Keywords: model, training, transport safety advisor, dangerous goods

Abstract


Introduction/purpose: Progress of science and development of new technologies brings increased everyday use of goods with potential human safety and health hazards. The aim of this paper was to select a model for training individuals who are to perform the function of dangerous goods transport advisors in the Ministry of Defense (MD) and the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF).

Methods: The problem was solved through the use of the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) with ten subject-matter experts involved, who all contributed - within their individual competency level, with different individual weight of knowledge -  to the final decision.

Results: The stability of the final decision was confirmed with a dynamic sensitivity analysis through the use of Expert Choice 2000 software.

Connclusion: The results of the conducted research favored the model by which the training should be conducted relying on one’s own resources.

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Published
2021/10/28
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Vol. 69 No. 4 (2021): October – December
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