Optimising Safety Way Guidance Systems with a Graphical Tool. Application in a Subject of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Ubieto-Artur, Pedro (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Asión-Suñer, Laura (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Royo-Sánchez, Cristina (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; García-Hernández, César (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: This article delineates an innovative educational approach within the Master’s in Occupational Risk Prevention at the University of Zaragoza, focusing on optimal evacuation route signage through a practical class session. The class emphasizes the significance of effective signage, pivotal for guiding occupants safely during emergencies. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on applications, employing both manual and digital tools to enhance learning outcomes. Students engage in the direct application of safety standards and signage optimization, initially working manually and subsequently utilizing a custom-developed graphical tool, SignCirCAD, integrated with AutoCAD. This tool simplifies the visualization and modification of signage coverage areas, enabling efficient design adjustments without extensive AutoCAD experience. The session’s structure includes theoretical instruction, practical exercises, and the application of the graphical tool, culminating in a project where students optimize real-world signage within our university’s Agustín de Betancourt building. By bridging theory with practical skill application, the program not only reinforces understanding but also equips students with the essential competencies for effective emergency management in occupational settings. The findings suggest that the graphical tool significantly enhances signage coverage with minimal increase in sign numbers, demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing evacuation signs in compliance with safety standards.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72829-7_95

Año: 2025

Publicado en: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering JCM 2024 (2025), 1197-1207
ISSN: 2195-4356

Tipo y forma: Artículo (PostPrint)

Área (Departamento): Área Expresión Gráfica en Ing. (Dpto. Ingeniería Diseño Fabri.)