Knowledge Level of Blind Persons about Fire Hazards in School Building
Pratomo Setyadi1 Bedjo Sudjanto2 Catur Setyawan Kusumohadi3 Himawan Hadisutrisno4 Marja5 Rudi Prianto6

Fire Safety Engineering, Jakarta State University
Jalan Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta, 13220.
08119791981

Abstract

This study aims to determine how the behavior of the blind to the danger of fire in buildings. This research uses descriptive quantitative research methods. The sample used in this study were taken by purposive sampling technique. The research was conducted in PSBN Tan Miyat, East Bekasi with a subject that is blind study with a sample size is 50 person. Data collection using a questionnaire to determine the behavior of any visual impairment arising in the event of fire in school buildings. Results from this study showed that the actions, knowledge and visually impaired how to identify fire hazards in school building are good, while the awareness of blind people against fire in buildings otherwise unfavorable.

Keywords: Blind, Visual Impaired, Fire Hazard, School, Building

Topic: Mechanical Engineering