Risk assessment and development of strategies to prevent environmental disasters at industrial facilities

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of risk assessment and the development of strategies to prevent environmental disasters at industrial facilities in the context of educational policy. The purpose of the study is to identify the key factors of environmental threats associated with industrial activity and to propose effective educational approaches to managing these risks. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis of accident statistics, expert interviews (N=25), content analysis of educational programs (N=50) and focus groups with teachers (N=5). It is established that: 1) the educational component is underestimated in existing environmental risk management systems; 2) deep integration of knowledge about environmental safety into specialized educational programs is necessary; 3) the key role in disaster prevention belongs to the human factor and the formation of pro-environmental thinking. The practical significance of the study consists in the development of recommendations for the modernization of educational standards and programs, taking into account the tasks of ensuring technogenic safety. The prospects of interdisciplinary research in this field at the junction of pedagogy, engineering sciences and risk management are outlined.