Hazard identification and risk assessment of Abuja rail mass transit

Abstract

Due to multiple advantages in terms of capacity, safety, dependability and punctuality, rail mass transit plays a vital role in easing urban traffic congestion. In addition, rail mass transit is environmentally friendly. Even though it is beneficial to passengers in urban areas, security issues have become increasingly serious in recent years. To improve the safety and dependability of the rail mass transit system to some extent and limit the loss to a bare minimum, it is necessary to identify and evaluate the hazards connected with rail mass transit in the early stages of the system's operation. Against this backdrop, this research employs a risk matrix approach to examine the dangers connected with Abuja's rail mass transit system (ARMT). The questionnaire is designed and delivered to 100 participants, including personnel and passengers, to get their perceptions of hazards at the ARMT. The questionnaire is the initial step in the research process. The four safety variables discussed in this study are human error, equipment design failure, environmental conditions and management. Human error is the most significant factor covered in this research. Understanding the source of risk stemming from these four safety variables at the early stages of rail mass transit operation can significantly improve the system's overall safety and reliability, which can be paramount. According to the findings of the investigations, human-related activity is the most significant possible cause of risk at that ARMT, with a high level of risk portrayed by the data.