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

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

Keywords

• model
• training
• transport safety advisor
• dangerous goods