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Safety Policies on Prevention of Industrial Accidents Associated with Industrial Machines and Devices

산업용 위험기계 및 기구관련 산재예방 정책 연구

  • Choi, Gi Heung (Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Hansung University)
  • 최기흥 (한성대학교 기계시스템공학과)
  • Received : 2015.09.09
  • Accepted : 2015.12.15
  • Published : 2015.12.31
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Abstract

This study suggests systematic procedures to improve safety policies on prevention of industrial accidents associated with industrial machines and devices. Specifically, new method of cause analysis of industrial accidents associated with industrial machines and devices is suggested and the related accident data are re-analyzed. Effectiveness of direct safety regulations such as safety certification, self-declaration of conformity, safety device regulation and safety inspection of industrial machines and devices are also analyzed. Based on those analysis results, transition from the current user-oriented safety device regulation to more balanced direct regulations on both manufacturer and user is suggested. Together with severity and frequency of industrial accidents, unit severity and unit frequency need to be taken into account to further assess the risk associated with a particular industrial machine or device. Balance between safety regulations will be realized by proper adjustment of lists of safety certification and inspection, and certification and inspection standards. This will also guarantee the maximum benefit over cost in such safety regulations.

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